Artemis Fowl Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Remember the name. It’s Fowl.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 17, 2020

Artemis Fowl

Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2020 Disney+

A 12-year-old becomes immersed in a world of fairies, leprechauns, and vicious gnomes.

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Judi Dench • Ferdia Shaw • Josh Gad • Lara McDonnell • Nonso Anozie

PG Action N/A

3.25 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Artemis Fowl is about a 12-year-old Artemis who is a millionaire, a genius - and above all, a criminal mastermind. But Artemis doesn’t know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy (Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit) to harness her magic to save his family. These aren't the fairies of the bedtime stories - they're dangerous.

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Who stars in Artemis Fowl – Cast List

Judi Dench
... Commander Root

Nine, Pride & Prejudice
F
Ferdia Shaw
... Artemis
Josh Gad
... Mulch Diggums

The Angry Birds Movie 3, Frozen
L
Lara McDonnell
... Captain Holly Short
N
Nonso Anozie
... Butler

Cinderella, The Magic Faraway Tree
T
Tamara Smart
... Juliet

Wendell & Wild
M
Miranda Raison
... Angeline
J
Josh McGuire
H
Hong Chau
The Sheep Detectives, Wuthering Heights
N
Nikesh Patel
Picture This, White Tide
M
Michael Abubakar
J
Jake Davies

Who is making Artemis Fowl – Crew List

A look at Artemis Fowl behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kenneth Branagh last helmed A Haunting in Venice and Death on the Nile. The film's writer Conor McPherson last penned The Eclipse and Girl From the North Country.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Screenwriter: Conor McPherson
Producer: Kenneth Branagh

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Tribeca Films

Production – What we know about the Artemis Fowl

Key Facts

Ferdia Shaw, who will play Artemis, was chosen out of 1200 candidates for this part, and will make his onscreen debut in the role (Disney, 12/20/17).
The live-action feature will be based on the first and second installments in Disney Publishing Worldwide's best-selling children's fiction series by author Eoin Colfer.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2020

Completed

Changed Artemis Fowl movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Began principal photography March 2018 and will film in England, Northern Ireland, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Dec 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. After spending years in development, Kenneth Branagh has signed on to develop the property and is attached to direct an adaptation of the popular YA novel for Disney, with Irish playwright Conor McPherson in talks to pen the script.

Jul 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Disney is in development on the film adaptation of Artemis Fowl with producer Harvey Weinstein.

Aug 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for fantasy action/peril and some rude humor.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Remember the name. It’s Fowl.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Artemis Fowl Trailers and Clips

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Artemis Fowl Release Date: When was the film released?

Artemis Fowl was released in Disney+ on Friday, June 12 , 2020. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Knives Out, The King of Staten Island and Infamous.

The estimated home release date for Artemis Fowl is currently being determined. Stay tuned!