Disney select Irish newcomer for title role in big screen adaptation of Artemis Fowl

Irish newcomer Ferdia Shaw has been selected to play Artemis Fowl in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s bestselling fantasy book series Artemis Fowl.

Irish newcomer Ferdia Shaw has been selected to play Artemis Fowl in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s bestselling fantasy book series Artemis Fowl.

Ferdia Shaw successed the 1,200 candidates who auditioned for the role and will make his onscreen debut in the title role.