Kenneth Branagh To Reprise Role Of Hercule Poirot In 'A Haunting In Venice'
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Kenneth Branagh is no stranger to the literary cinematic adaptation world nor is he a novice in the ACU – Agatha Christie Universe. This versatile actor/director is set to reprise his role of the infamous Belgian detective known for his fantastic mustache for a third time, none other than the sleuth of all sleuths; Hercule Poirot. Branagh played the role previously in Death on the Nile as well as Murder on the Orient Express. A Haunting in Venice will be based on the Christie novel Hallowe’en Party.
Branagh’s experience in the literary world to the tune of the big screen is multifaceted as he has two Shakespearean tales to his credit – The four-hour film adaptation of Hamlet where he played the role of the title character alongside an all-star cast as well as the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing where he stared as Benedict opposite Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington.
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Fans of the Harry Potter Franchise adored him as the self-obsessed defense against the dark arts teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets. He is even canonically related to the MCU as he directed Thor as well as lent his voice as an uncredited Asgardian distress call in Avengers: Infinity War. Suffice it to say, this brilliant actor is sure to captivate audiences in the upcoming thriller, A Haunting in Venice in a portrayal of Detective Poirot that Christie herself would be proud to have associated with her franchise.
The movie is set to come out sometime in 2023 so fans of the cozy murder mystery series can plan to enjoy this new adaptation, possibly in time for Halloween next year. The premise of the film will see Poirot attend a séance at a haunted palazzo. A guest of the party will be murdered but have no fear, Detective Poirot will be there to solve the crime and probably in time for afternoon tea. Branagh’s expected castmates include Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle Allen, Camille, Cottin, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, and Ricardo Scamarico.
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Source(s): Vulture