Hercule (TV series)

Hercule
GenreMystery
Detective
Period drama
Based on
Hercule Poirot
by Agatha Christie
Written byBenji Walters
StarringEdward Bluemel
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersBenji Walters
Jonny Campbell
James Prichard
Rebecca Durbin
Damien Timmer
Nick Lambon
Robert Schildhouse
Jon Farrar
Stephen Nye
ProducerCharlie Palmer
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesMammoth Screen
Agatha Christie Limited.
Original release
NetworkBBC One/BBC iPlayer (UK)
BritBox (North America)
Related
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Hercule is an upcoming mystery television series, based on Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot novels.

Premise

The series centres on a younger version of the Belgian detective as he forges his career in interwar London, crosses swords with a new adversary, and is introduced to his future comrades Arthur Hastings and James Japp.[1]

Cast

Production

In late May 2026, it was reported that a new television adaptation of the Hercule Poirot novels was in development from Mammoth Screen, with the BBC set as the broadcaster. Executive producer Damien Timmer, who had previously worked on the long-running Agatha Christie's Poirot, joined the new programme as an executive producer, with the series to be scripted by Benji Walters.[4] On June 8, the series was confirmed to be titled Hercule, with Edward Bluemel having won the lead role.[5]

Jonny Campbell joined the project to executive produce and direct the first two episodes. Charlie Palmer was also named as the primary producer.[6] Chanya Button and Alrick Riley were later confirmed to direct the remaining blocks.[7] The series will consist of six 60 minute episodes covering three of the novels.[5]

Ten further cast members were announced in August, including Jack Gleeson, James D'Arcy, Tamsin Grieg, James Nesbitt and Mawaan Rizwan.[8] Production began later that month, with filming largely taking place in Liverpool and England's north-west area.[9][4][10][11]

A commitment has reached for a potential run of at least three series.[6][12]

Lord Edgware Dies will be the first book adapted for the series.[13]

Release

Hercule is expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the latter end of 2027.[5][4] BritBox will distribute the series in North America and Canada,[14] while Fifth Season will handle the international release.[15]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Lord Edgware Dies: Part 1"Jonny CampbellBenji Walters2027 (2027)
2"Lord Edgware Dies: Part 2"Jonny CampbellBenji Walters2027 (2027)
3"TBA"Chanya ButtonBenji Walters2027 (2027)
4"TBA"Chanya ButtonBenji Walters2027 (2027)
5"TBA"Alrick RileyBenji Walters2027 (2027)
6"TBA"Alrick RileyBenji Walters2027 (2027)

References

  1. ↑ Porter, Rick (June 8, 2026). "Edward Bluemel to Star in Young Hercule Poirot Series for BritBox, BBC". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ↑ Shafer, Ellise (June 8, 2026). "Edward Bluemel to Play Agatha Christie Detective Hercule Poirot in New BBC and BritBox Series". Variety.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Clarke, Stewart (August 4, 2026). "BritBox & BBC's Poirot Origin Series 'Hercule' Reveals Cast". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. 1 2 3 Kanter, Jake (May 21, 2026). "BBC Plots Major Poirot Series, With Casting Underway For Agatha Christie Icon". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. 1 2 3 "BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's legendary detective Hercule Poirot". BBC Media Centre. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  6. 1 2 Kanter, Jake (June 8, 2026). "BBC Casts Edward Bluemel As Poirot In 'Hercule,' As BritBox Boards Agatha Christie Remake In U.S." Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ↑ Ford, Lily (August 4, 2026). "Jack Gleeson, James Nesbitt and More Join Edward Bluemel in BritBox's Young Poirot Series 'Hercule'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. ↑ "BBC reveals cast joining Edward Bluemel in forthcoming series Hercule". BBC Media Centre. August 4, 2026.
  9. ↑ "BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's legendary detective Hercule Poirot". Mammoth Screen. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "NEW BBC DRAMA HERCULE FROM MAMMOTH SCREEN TO FILM IN LIVERPOOL". Liverpool Film Office. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ "First look at Edward Bluemel revealed for forthcoming series Hercule". BBC Media Centre. 21 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Hercule". productionlist.com. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  13. ↑ "On Monday we asked you to guess which of Agatha Christie's early stories the first #Hercule mystery will centre around... And some of you got it right! The Tom Adams cover for Lord Edgware Dies was the clue 🔍 Coming to @bbciplayer and BBC One in the UK and @Britboxtv in North America". Instagram. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  14. ↑ "BritBox Announces Hercule, Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot". press.britbox.com. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Hercule - Agatha Christie (UK)". agathachristie.com. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
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