In a universe where Artemis Fowl got an actually competent movie/tv series, I really think that Peter Capaldi would be a perfect fit for Commander Root. He is great at portraying that abrasive, vulgar, and yet surprisingly caring sort of person, and he can absolutely project his voice in the way that only an overworked and majorly pissed off leader could. His distinct brand of Scottish brogue would certainly fit the character, too.
i wanna introduce you guys to a series called artemis fowl by eoin colfer.
its an 8 book series about an irish genius 12 year old boy that discovers the existence of fairies.
in the first book, he uses this knowledge to his advantage and abducts a fairy for his own personal gain.
over time, however, he learns that the fairies are actually pretty chill and he instead decides to cooperate with them. and so, he goes on a bunch of adventures with the fairyfolk and eventually befriends them.
its a really interesting series. investing, witty. the protaganist is super likable. also, the characters are diverse without it being enforced too much. and the writing is immaculate!!! the plots are so investing in each and every book, and its just great overall.
its so interesting and if anyone wants to check it out i 100% recommend that you do.
the reason i make this post is that i fell inlove with this series as a kid and i obsessed over it for SO long. it still has a special place in my heart. problem is, its not really popular. which is SO goddamn unfair as its a wonderful series. i want it to get the recognition it deserves.
To anyone who'd like to answer, what little thing, like a minor inconvenience or an accidental misfortune, frustrates you the most?
Holly: Just missing the tube. It's so annoying when the doors shut right in your face. I get why they do but-- it tempts me to risk the traffic.
Mulch: Have you ever been eating something soft and then your whole skull shakes with an unidentified hard object between your jaws? That, but with soil.
Juliet: When any of the parents at the twins' school try to talk to me. They know I'm not their mom, and so they try to ask "friendly" prying questions. I've started telling them I'm not allowed to talk to civilians.
Myles: Yes, that approach makes us very popular.
Beckett: For real! Juliet is the most popular not-mom in the school! A lot of boys from school want to come over to meet her.
Myles: That's my annoying inconvenience.
Foaly: The lack of centaur-friendly seating-- anywhere.
Root: HR.
Butler: Mine is when boundaries I thought I'd established are breached without warning.
Artemis: Mine is passive aggression.
On a completely unrelated note, because I cannot for the life of me conceive of a smooth segue: what are you wearing?
Butler: I found it in my room. I assumed it was part of some bizarre scheme you didn't tell me about.
Artemis (laughing): Bizarre scheme, assuredly, but not mine.