Hercule: BBC & BritBox Introduce Edward Bluemel's Hercule Poirot
The six-part prequel will adapt three early Agatha Christie stories and introduce Poirot’s future allies and nemesis, producers said.
- On Friday, the BBC and BritBox released first-look images of Edward Bluemel as a young Hercule Poirot in the upcoming six-part drama 'Hercule.' The series is currently filming in Liverpool, exploring the Belgian detective's early cases before he rose to prominence.
- Described as an "intimate study" of the character, the show depicts Britain between the wars and focuses on three early stories written by Agatha Christie. It introduces the young detective to future allies and one particular nemesis.
- Produced by Mammoth Screen, the series features a stacked cast including Henry Ashton, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Greig, and James Nesbitt. Writers and directors including Benji Walters and Jonny Campbell helm the production.
- At 33, Bluemel portrays a younger version of the detective than predecessors like David Suchet and Peter Ustinov. The series aims to showcase the origin of the sleuth and his famous "little grey cells."
- Christie's Poirot novels have sold more than 750 million copies since 1920, cementing the character's enduring legacy. Fifth Season is handling global distribution for the project, which premieres in 2027.
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First look at new Hercule Poirot actor as new series films
My Lady Jane star Edward Bluemel has transformed into Agatha Christie’s beloved detective Hercule Poirot for an upcoming BBC series. The English actor, 33, will star as the Belgian detective in the six-part series Hercule, which has been described as an 'intimate study' of the character’s first cases in London before he rose to prominence. […]
First Look At Edward Bluemel As Hercule In Poirot Origin Series
We’re getting the first look at Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot in BritBox’s upcoming six-part drama series Hercule. You can see a cropped image above and full image below. The origin series, which is currently shooting in Liverpool, is an intimate study of legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, played by Bluemel, the man and an […]
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