New Hercule Poirot Series in Development
A new series about Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in the works, following recent theatrical films and a classic TV run.
A new series about Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is in development, according to Collider. The project marks the latest screen outing for the Belgian detective, who has been a fixture of film and television for decades.
Kenneth Branagh recently directed and starred in a trilogy of theatrical Poirot movies, while David Suchet played the role in a classic television series. No details about the new series' cast, writer, or platform have been announced.
Christie's best-known novel, published in 1939, did not feature Poirot. That novel was adapted into a film in 1945, directed by René Clair, and later became a television limited series in 2015 starring Sam Neill, Douglas Booth, Charles Dance, and Miranda Richardson.
Earlier this year, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials was released. Further information about the new Poirot series is expected in the coming months.
Quick answers
Is there a new Hercule Poirot series coming?
Yes, a new series about Hercule Poirot is in the works, though no release details have been announced.
Who has played Hercule Poirot recently?
Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in a recent trilogy of theatrical Poirot movies, and David Suchet played the role in a classic television series.
Did Agatha Christie's best-known novel feature Poirot?
No, her best-known novel, published in 1939, did not feature Poirot.