BBC's new Poirot《Hercule》starts filming: Six episodes return to the detective's early years

The BBC's new drama - Hercule - has started filming in Liverpool, England, and the final makeup photos of Edward Blumel playing Hercule Poirot have been released.Agatha Christie's detective will once again investigate in six episodes.

The series is based on three early stories written by Christie, focusing on Poirot and wartime Britain.His future friends, allies, and a rival will all appear.

In addition to Blumel (A Discovery of Witches), the cast also includes Henry Ashton, James D'Arcy, Calvin Demba, Phil Dunning, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Gregg, James Nesbitt, Guy Ramos, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Marwan Rizwan.

Benji Walters, who previously worked on Noughts + Crosses, serves as screenwriter.Mammoth Screen, which has adapted many Christie works, is co-producing with Agatha Christie Ltd.

The series is expected to premiere in 2027 and will be broadcast by the BBC in the UK and BritBox in North America.