Check out a poster of Melina Kanakaredes as Athena in the upcoming movie PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Keener, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, and directed by Chris Columbus.

Better know as Detective Stella Bonasera in CSI NY, it is a treat to see Melina Kanakaredes appear in a major movie. I think she is a great actress and I have a feeling that she will bring a level of authenticity to the role that will hopefully open up more doors for her down the line.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Synopsis: Poseidon’s son, a 12 year old boy, sets out on a quest in present-day America to rescue his mother, return Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and prevent a civil war from erupting among the gods. Based on Rick Riordan’s book.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief will be released to theaters on February 12, 2010. Click on the image below to see it in full size.