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BBC Casts Edward Bluemel as Poirot for 2027 Series

8/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

BBC announced Edward Bluemel will star as Hercule Poirot in the six-part series “Hercule”.
The ensemble includes Henry Ashton, James D’Arcy and Calvin Demba among others.
Filming starts soon in Liverpool with Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited producing.
Benji Walters adapts three early Christie stories and adds a new nemesis.
Jonny Campbell, Chanya Button and Alrick Riley direct series, which will debut on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox in 2027.

History

Historical Context

When ITV debuted Agatha Christie’s Poirot on 8 January 1989, David Suchet’s faithful portrayal carried the show through 13 series and 70 episodes until its 13 November 2013 finale, proving the lasting appeal of classic literary mysteries. That success encouraged the BBC to commission the 2027 “Hercule” revival, starring Edward Bluemel and produced with Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited.

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Story summary

BBC announced Edward Bluemel will star as Hercule Poirot in the six-part series “Hercule”.
The ensemble includes Henry Ashton, James D’Arcy and Calvin Demba among others.
Filming starts soon in Liverpool with Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited producing.
Benji Walters adapts three early Christie stories and adds a new nemesis.
Jonny Campbell, Chanya Button and Alrick Riley direct series, which will debut on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox in 2027.

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