Disney is developing a new animated series based on Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl book franchise, set to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Plus. The announcement was made by Colfer himself during a panel at New York Comic Con. The series aims to explore the characters and lore of the original novels more thoroughly.
Artemis Fowl centers on a 13-year-old prodigy who discovers a hidden, technologically advanced fairy civilization. The character embarks on a quest to utilize fairy magic for the benefit of his family.
Colfer, the author of the original book series, will serve as an executive producer on the animated adaptation. He is joined by executive producers Ben Juwono, known for his work on "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" and "Big Hero 6: The Series," and Colleen Evanson, who has credits on "DuckTales" and "Monsters at Work."
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that the "Artemis Fowl" books have "captivated readers around the world" and that the animated series will introduce the stories to a new generation while respecting existing fans.
Colfer shared his excitement about collaborating with the production team, expressing confidence in their ability to bring the fairy world to life.
The first "Artemis Fowl" novel was published in 2001, and Colfer has since released 11 books in the series, along with supplementary works. The franchise has achieved global success, selling over 35 million copies and being translated into 48 languages. Disney previously released a live-action film adaptation in 2020, which garnered negative reviews and has since been removed from the streaming platform.
No release date has been specified for the new animated "Artemis Fowl" series.