Disney casting call for leading role in upcoming Artemis Fowl movie-great opportunity for a young Kildare actor!

By Kim O'Leary

Disney is casting for its new fantasy movie and it is on the hunt for a young male Irish actor to play the leading role in Artemis Fowl, which is being adapted for the big screen.

Artemis Fowl is expected to  be released in cinemas in 2019 and it is based on the best-selling series by Irish author Eoin Colfer who hails from Wexford.

The best-selling series tells the story of 12 year-old Artemis who develops a plan to extort gold from the Fairy People but when things don't go to plan he finds himself mixed up with pretty dangerous creatures in a thrilling adventure that has proven popular with children and teenagers world-wide.

Lucy Bevan Casting is looking for a boys between the ages of nine and 13, under 5'3" who have or can do an Irish accent.

Disney will be holding auditions in Galway on September 29 and 30, as well as in Dublin on October 1 and in Cork on October 14,2017.

The official casting description for the audition states:

"At first glance, Artemis could be mistaken for a rather ordinary child with little athletic ability, but his eyes  reveal a flickering of intelligence. Inquisitive and possessing both academic and emotional intelligence, he is highly perceptive and god at reading people. Most importantly Artemis is warm-hearted and has a great sense of humour, he has fun in whatever situation he is in and loves life."

No previous acting experience is necessary.

The deadline for applications is today and for those interested please send a recent photo, your age and height to Emily at [email protected] and for more information visit www.movieextras.ie