From Polygon · Michael McWhertor · · 1m 10s
Disney Confirms 'Artemis Fowl' Animated Series
Disney officially greenlights animated series adaptation of Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' book franchise for Disney Plus.
In brief
Disney officially greenlights animated series adaptation of Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' book franchise for Disney Plus. Disney is adapting Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' book series into an animated series for Disney Plus after a 2020 live-action film received negative reviews. Originally reported by Polygon.
Disney greenlights Artemis Fowl animated series
Disney officially brings Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' franchise to Disney Plus with a new animated series.
Colfer joins as executive producer
Eoin Colfer will serve as executive producer on the new Artemis Fowl animated series with Emmy and Annie Award winner Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson.
Disney Kids & Family president comments
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, says the series will introduce new generations to Artemis' world while honoring longtime fans.
Colfer expresses pride in project
Colfer says he is proud to be part of the team that will put the 'Artemis Fowl' animation on screen.
“I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the ‘Artemis Fowl’ animation on screen”
Series background and sales data
The Artemis Fowl series has sold over 35 million copies in 48 languages with 11 books released to date.
The takeaway
Disney is adapting Eoin Colfer's 'Artemis Fowl' book series into an animated series for Disney Plus after a 2020 live-action film received negative reviews.
