Wax that moustache, make sure the three-piece suit looks crisp, and get those "little grey cells" working... We have a new Hercule Poirot.
As we reported last month, the BBC has committed to reimagining Hercule Poirot for the small screen once more, following ITV’s acclaimed series (1989 – 2013) starring David Suchet as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian sleuth.
The British broadcaster secured the adaptation rights in “a highly competitive situation, with other networks and streamers bidding”, and announced that the new six-part season of the Poirot reboot will premiere in the second half of 2027.
Now, we know the identity of the actor with the daunting task of filling Suchet’s shoes.
British actor Edward Bluemel, best known for starring in TV shows Killing Eve, Sex Education and My Lady Jane, has been announced as the star of the new series, making him the youngest actor to play Poirot.
