Disney Announces Artemis Fowl Cast

Walt Disney Studios has announced the cast for their new movie, Artemis Fowl. The announcement was made today, December 20.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Ferdia Shaw will make his onscreen debut in the title role, while Josh Gad signed on for the role of Mulch Diggums, a kleptomaniacal dwarf who works for the fairies—and himself.

Judi Dench will play Commander Root, the steely leader of the fairy police force (LEPrecon), Lara McDonnell has been cast in the role of Captain Holly Short, the elf hero and Nonso Anozie ill play Butler, Artemis Fowl’s formidable bodyguard.

Production on the movie will begin in the UK early next year and it will be released on August 9, 2019!

Source: Walt Disney Studios