Disney has officially greenlit an animated series adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s beloved Artemis Fowl book series. The show will air on Disney Channel and Disney+ to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first book. Author Colfer will serve as an executive producer, ensuring his creative vision guides the production and brings depth to the characters. Emmy and Annie Award winners Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson are joining as co-executive producers on the project. The action-adventure story follows teenage genius Artemis Fowl who discovers a dangerous underground world of high-tech fairies. His goal is to capture a fairy and steal its magic to heal his dying mother. This animated adaptation offers a fresh take on the story that previously had a 2020 live-action film version. Disney hopes the series will attract both longtime fans and new audiences with its exciting premise. The show joins other popular animated series currently streaming on Disney+.
Key Points:
- Disney has greenlit an animated series based on Eoin Colfer’s bestselling Artemis Fowl books.
- The series will air on Disney Channel and Disney+.
- The announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of the first book.
- Eoin Colfer will serve as an executive producer on the show.
- Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson are also executive producers.
- The story follows 13-year-old genius Artemis Fowl who discovers a hidden world of fairies.
- Artemis plans to capture a fairy to steal its magic and heal his dying mother.
- The first Artemis Fowl book was published in 2001 and has sold over 35 million copies worldwide.
- A live-action version of the story was released on Disney+ in 2020.
- Disney has not yet announced a premiere date, voice cast, or episode count.