Fans of hit book series Artemis Fowl are in for a treat this summer as the magical world of the 12-year-old criminal mastermind – inspired by and partially filmed on location on the island of Ireland – is brought to life by Disney and launches from June 12 on Disney +.
The story follows Artemis, played by Ferdia Shaw, who is investigating the disappearance of his father, played by Colin Farrell, at the hands of a mysterious supernatural force.
A much loved book series written by Irish author Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl captured the imaginations of millions around the world with its blend of Irish mythology, futuristic technology and superhero action.
The film was shot on location in Ireland in 2018 with some of the most stunning destinations from around the island appearing in the film, including the dramatic Dunluce Castle, a 16th century ruin which sits atop a cliff on the Causeway Coast and White Rocks Beach, Portrush known to millions of golf fans worldwide as the stunning backdrop to Royal Portrush Golf Club which hosted the 148th Open in 2019.
Speaking about filming the destination, director Kenneth Branagh said, “It was always a determination to shoot at least some of the movie there and to particularly give a sense of the scale of Ireland, the beauty of Ireland, the coast, the landscape, the colour of that famous grass, and the spectacle of some of the ancient buildings.”
ARTEMIS FOWL features a cast and creative team from the island of Ireland, including Belfast-born, Kenneth Branagh, acclaimed Dublin playwright and screenwriter Conor McPherson and lead actors Ferdia Shaw from Wexford, Lara McDonnell from Dublin and our very own Colin Farrell.