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Edward Bluemel Is Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot in BBC, BritBox First-Look Image for ‘Hercule’

The six-part series, set to debut in 2027 and produced by ITV Studios' Mammoth Screen, will tell stories from the early years of the famous fictional Belgian detective.

Edward Bluemel will play Hercule Poirot in an upcoming six-part series titled 'Hercule'. The show, produced by ITV Studios Mammoth Screen, is set to debut in 2027 and tells stories from the early years of the famous fictional Belgian detective.

The series, based on Agatha Christie's novels, will center around three of her early stories and introduce Hercule Poirot to future friends, allies, and one particular nemesis. Filming has commenced in Liverpool.

The cast includes Henry Ashton, James D'Arcy, Calvin Demba, Phil Dunning, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Greig, James Nesbitt, Guy Remmers, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Mawaan Rizwan. The series is written by Benji Walters.

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