Watch the enchanting first teaser for Disney's Artemis Fowl

The first teaser trailer for Kenneth Brannagh's upcoming adaptation of Artemis Fowl – click below to watch it:

Based on the series of of science-fiction / fantasy novels by Irish author Eoin Colfer, Brannagh's adaptation for Disney follows the exploits of the novels' young protagonist Artemis Fowl II, a teenage genius who captures Holly Short, a fairy and a LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Recon) captain, with the intention of holding her to ransom to raise the money needed to fund the search for his missing father.

The film's titular starring role is set to be played by previously unknown young Irish actor Ferdia Shaw, who stars alongside a cast which includes Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Miranda Raison, Hong Chau and Adrian Scarborough.

Brannagh’s film is slated for release next summer and is set to arrive in UK cinemas on August 9th 2019.