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UMVA has learned that a fresh TV adaptation of Agatha Christie's iconic detective Hercule Poirot is on the horizon, with a six-part series set to star Edward Bluemel as the internationally renowned crime-solver.

The new show, titled Hercule, promises to be an intimate study of the character and an epic portrait of Britain between the wars. Bluemel, 33, will take on the role made famous by David Suchet, who played Poirot for over two decades before the character's emotional demise in 2013.

Bluemel, known for his roles in My Lady Jane, Killing Eve, and Netflix's Seven Dials, has expressed his excitement to continue Hercule's legacy. He said, 'I feel very lucky to have been trusted with such an iconic character who has been played by so many great actors.'

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot wearing a hat in front of greenery

The series will explore three of Christie's most celebrated stories while charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to a particular nemesis. Christie’s great-grandson James Prichard will come on board as an executive producer, bringing a personal touch to the project.

Prichard noted that his father worked with Suchet on the long-running ITV show, and he is now eager to share his great-grandmother's brilliant stories with a new generation of viewers. He praised Bluemel as an extremely talented performer who will make a great addition to the long line of actors who have played this celebrated character.

The production team, including executive producers Rebecca Durbin and Damien Timmer, have expressed their joy in seeing Bluemel and writer Benji Walters take on this beloved character. The series, which begins filming in Liverpool this summer, will be directed by Jonny Campbell, whose credits include Dracula and Doctor Who.

BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie?s legendary detective Hercule Poirot The series follows Hercule Poirot?s first cases in London before he becomes the world?s most famous sleuth The BBC and BritBox Edward Bluemel (We Might Regret This, My Lady Jane) will star as Agatha Christie?s iconic Belgian detective in new drama series Hercule ? produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited for the BBC and BritBox North America. The six-part series is written by Benji Walters (Code of Silence, The Leopard, Obsession). Jonny Campbell (Am I Being Unreasonable?, Dracula, BAFTA winner for In The Flesh), will direct the first two episodes. Charlie Palmer (A Woman Of Substance, Extraordinary) is Series Producer. The series is an intimate study of Hercule the man and an epic portrait of Britain between the wars. The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie?s most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule?s burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard?s James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis?

Hercule will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with the show also set to air on BritBox in North America. With its unique blend of nostalgia and fresh perspective, this new adaptation is sure to captivate audiences and introduce Poirot to a new generation of fans.