Alexandra Daddario boards 'Chainsaw Massacre 3D'

Back in the days when it came to casting "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," actress Alexandra Daddario caused quite the debate when it was announced she would play Annabeth. This time, I doubt something like that will happen.

Daddario is now set to star in the upcoming "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D," which John Luessenhop ("Takers") will direct. Adam Marcus and Debra Sullivan wrote the script, which picks up after the 1974 film, according to Variety.

"Chainsaw 3D" is set for release Oct. 5, 2012, and Daddario is set for the lead character, who's running from Leatherface. She also starred in "Hall Pass," and she should be back as Annabeth in "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters."

Movie Review: “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief”

Seen on: February 9, 2010

The players: Director: Chris Columbus, Writer: Craig Titley, Cast: Logan Lerman, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario

Facts of interest: Chris Columbus also directed the first two "Harry Potter" films.

The plot: Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, must embark on a journey to prevent the gods from starting a nasty war that will destroy Earth.

Our thoughts: Filmmaker Chris Columbus returns to the adventure genre with the big-screen adaptation of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” and the result is a pretty straightforward family flick that plays it by the book and doesn’t take any risks when it comes to following a group of special teenagers embarking on a perilous quest to save the world.

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Brand-new 'Percy Jackson' trailer hits

There's a new trailer for Chris Columbus' upcoming adventure "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" out on the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. It failed to blow me away, although I admit Pierce Brosnan looks great with his crazy hair and beard.

Based on Rick Riordan's children's book, "The Lightning Thief" follows Poseidon's half-human son Percy (Logan Lerman), who sets out to prevent a war between gods in modern America.

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Teaser for 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' is online!

The very first teaser trailer for Chris Columbus' upcoming adventure "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" has just debuted online, and you should definitely check it out below.

Based on Rick Riordan's children's book, the story follows Poseidon's half-human son Percy (Logan Lerman), who sets out to prevent a war between gods in modern America.

Alexandra Daddario plays Athena's daughter Annabeth. Uma Thurman, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan co-star.

"The Lightning Thief," the first film in what may develop into a big-screen franchise, is set to open Feb. 12, 2010. Feel free to share your thoughts anout this teaser below. Looks pretty good to me at this stage.

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Alexandra Daddario scores role in 'Percy Jackson'

Alexandra Daddario has signed on to star in Chris Columbus' upcoming adventure "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief."

The Hollywood Reporter says Daddario joins Logan Lerman and Brandon T. Jackson. The project is based on Rick Riordan's children's book; the first of five novels.

The story follows Poseidon's half-human son Percy, who sets out to prevent a war between gods in modern America. The trade says Daddario plays Athena's daughter Annabeth.

Columbus, who also helmed two of the "Harry Potter" films, wrote the screenplay with Craig Titley.

Daddario's acting credits include "The Squid and the Whale" (a film I loved) and "The Hottest State" (a film I mildly enjoyed).