It’s interesting that Agatha Christie’s first Poirot story-and very first published novel-doesn’t get the same kind of love that some of her other stories get. So if 20th Century Studios and Branagh are looking to tackle something with a new feeling-while still allowing for a star-studded ensemble-they should look no further than The Big Four. An espionage thriller is undoubtedly a different kind of story for Poirot, and it’s quite fun seeing Christie take on another sort of mystery. The titular quartet aims for world domination, and it seems the mustachioed detective is the one to take them down. The Big Fourįeaturing recurring characters Hastings and Inspector Japp, the 1927 novel-originally published as a series of short stories-features Poirot investigating a global crime syndicate. Considering it’s already an Italy-centric tale, this story’s London setting could very easily shift to Venice. (Despite only appearing in Murder on the Orient Express, Bouc returned for Death on the Nile- and this time Tom Bateman got second billing.) The short story from the 1924 collection Poirot Investigates sees Poirot and his pal Hastings as they investigate the murder of an Italian count who was also being blackmailed.

If Branagh’s first two Poirot films are any indication, we can likely swap out any of Poirot’s assistants for Bouc.

In his next Agatha Christie adaptation, here are some of the Poirot stories Kenneth Branagh could tackle.Ģ0th Century Studios “The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman” So we’re excited at the prospect of a lesser-known story making its way to the big screen. Between Branagh and the BBC/Prime Video’s limited series, Agatha Christie mysteries are all over our screens. Of course, these comments could pan out to nothing in the end, but it’s always fun to take a deep dive through the vast source material. However, considering the well-traveled detective, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Branagh refitted one of Christie’s stories into a new setting. Myself and Nerdist’s Agatha Christie expert Rosie Knight wracked our brains to think of a Poirot mystery set in Venice to no avail. Most curiously, he shared that the script boasts a post-war Venice setting. So, what to expect? Well, it’s an adaptation of a “lesser-known” novel and is definitely a different tone from the previous films. He shared a few tidbits about the upcoming film, saying Michael Green’s script is complete.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell indicated that a third Poirot movie is on the way-just a few weeks after Death on the Nile’s release. And it looks like he’s taking Bouc with him. Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot franchise is showing no signs of slowing down.

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