Judi Dench, Josh Gad Cast in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Artemis Fowl’ Adaptation
Academy Award winner Judi Dench and Josh Gad have joined the cast of the live-action adaptation of “Artemis Fowl,” which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Branagh and Judy Hofflund, Disney announced Wednesday.
Following an extensive search, Branagh selected Irish actor Ferdia Shaw, who will make his onscreen debut in the title role. Casting director Lucy Bevan saw over 1,200 candidates for the part.
Coming from a long line of criminal masterminds, 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl finds himself in a battle against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance.
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