BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie’s legendary detective Hercule Poirot

BBC·Jun 8

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The BBC has announced a new series titled Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot, with BritBox as a co-producer. Edward Bluemel, known for his role in Sex Education, will play the iconic detective in the adaptation. The announcement has been met with varying reactions, with some outlets questioning the choice of a younger actor for the role.

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The BBC has cast Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot in a major reboot of the Agatha Christie detective, which will be co-produced by BritBox. Read more below.

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