The $30 million Hercule Poirot reboot

The BBC and BritBox have cast Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot in a new six-part drama series tited Hercule,produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited.

The series marks the latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's iconic Belgian detective, who has been portrayed by David Suchet and Kenneth Branagh in the past.

Bluemel, known for roles in We Might Regret This and the cancelled My Lady Jane, expressed his excitement and honor in taking on the role.

Scripts are written by Benji Walters,with Jonny Campbell directing the first two episodes and Charlie Palmer serving as series producer.

Filming is set to start this summer in Liverpool, with the series slated to stream on BritBox in the US and Canada.

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The new series is part of a growing trend of Agatha Christie adaptations, following the success of recent productions such as the BBC's And Then There Were None and the ITV's Ordeal by Innocence.

The series will offer a fresh take on the iconic character, with Bluemel bringing his own unique interpretation to the role.

The show's producers have stated that they are committed to staying true to the spirit of Christie's original works, while also bringing a modern twist to the classic stories.

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The source of the funding for the new series remains unclear, with neither the BBC nor BritBox commenting on the matter.

It is worth noting that the production company behind the series, Mammoth Screen, has a history of producing high-quality adaptations of classic literature.

The company has stated that they are committed to bringing the best possible productions to audiences, and it remains to be seen whether this new series will live up to their high standards.

The star of one of the best-selling book franchises of all time

Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is one of the most iconic characters in literature, with over 750 million copies sold worldwide .

The character's enduring popularity is a testament to the timeless appeal of Christie's writing, and the new series is sure to attract a large and dedicated audience.

The show's producers have stated that they are committed to staying true to the spirit of Christie's original works, while also bringing a modern twist to the classic stories.

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The new series is part of a growing trend of Agatha Christie adaptations, following the success of recent productions such as the BBC's And Then There Were None and the ITV's Ordeal by Innocence.

The series will offer a fresh take on the iconic character, with Bluemel bringing his own unique interpretation to the role.

The show's producers have stated that they are committed to staying true to the spirit of Christie's original works, while also bringing a modern twist to the classic stories.