Disney announces new Artemis Fowl animated series

Disney have announced a new animated series based on Eoin Colfer's best-selling Artemis Fowl books.

Colfer broke the news on Sunday during a panel at New York Comic Con. He announced that the series had been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel, during the "25 Years of Artemis Fowl" panel at the convention.

He will serve as executive producer for the series alongside Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson.

"I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the Artemis Fowl animation on screen," he said during the announcement.

"Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands."

 

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The fantasy show will follow 13-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, as he uncovers a society of technologically advanced fairies. He decides to capture one to try and steal its magic, in order to heal his sick mother and save his family.

The first Artemis Fowl book was published in 2001. The series has sold over 35 million copies worldwide, and has been translated into 48 languages.

This adapatation follows Disney's 2020 live-action Artemis Fowl movie. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film features Ferdia Shaw, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench.

More information on the series is soon to be announced.