Look: Edward Bluemel is Hercule Poirot in first look at BritBox series
- 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 young Poirot in origin series Hercule
Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: First look at young Poirot in origin series Hercule BritBox has released the first look of Edward Bluemel (Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials) as the young Hercule Poirot in the origin series Hercule. Created by Benji Walters, the series is based on Agatha Christie’s iconic detective and follows his formative years by taking inspiration from some of Christie’s early stories. Hercule is the “intimate stu…
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Hercule The first photo is out, showing Edward Bluemel as legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in BritBox & BBC’s six-part adaptation of three Agatha Christie novels. The series will chronicle how Poirot became the world’s greatest detective, with shooting underway in Liverpool. Benji Walters (“Obsession”) will adapt. James D’Arcy, Henry Ashton, Phil Dunning, Calvin Demba, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Greig, James Nesbitt, Guy Remmers, Rebecca Rit…
Wrap your little gray cells around this first look at BritBox's Hercule
BritBox’s production of its young, hot Poirot series, Hercule, is moving along. The streamer’s just shared a first proper look at star Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie’s world-famous Belgian detective—a notably sleeker, broodier take, we’re sure you’ll agree. Bluemel’s dapper yet sober appearance seems to complement series writer Benji Walters’ (Obsession) “intimate study” of the character. Bluemel’s measured, somewhat less quizzical expression…
The Independent
The Independent (US)First look at youngest-ever Hercule Poirot for new BBC series
Poirot has been portrayed by actors including David Suchet, John Moffatt, Peter Ustinov and Kenneth Branagh
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