Disney Casts Unknown in Title Role For Upcoming 'Artemis Fowl' Movie

Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Artemis Fowl has cast an newcomer in the title role!

Announced today, Irish newcomer Ferdia Shaw will make his film debut in the movie, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Ferdia won the part after casting director Lucy Bevan saw voer 1200 candidates for the part.

If you don’t know, Artemis Fowl centers on the 12-year-old genius, who finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance.

Josh Gad will star as Mulch Diggums, Judi Dench is Commander Root, Lara McDonnell is Captain Holly Short, and Nonso Anozie will play Butler.

Artemis Fowl is expected to debut in theaters in August 2019.