Kenneth Branagh's determination to bring the tales of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to the big screen will continue next year when Death on the Nile, the follow-up to 2017's Murder on the Orient Express [1], arrives in theatres. Regardless of whether or not you're a fan of Agatha Christie mysteries [2], you have to admit the cast for the first film was pretty spectacular, right? Fortunately the sequel is just as star-studded, with names like Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, and Letitia Wright joining Branagh.
Initially set for release back in October, production was delayed and a second release was confirmed for 18th Dec. Due to the current pandemic, the release has now been delayed indefinitely. As we anticipate its epic release, check out the details of the full cast ahead!
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
The director and star will return as Christie's famed French detective. This time Poirot will find himself investigating the murder of a young heiress while on holiday on the Nile.
Tom Bateman as Bouc
Bateman is set to reprise his character from Murder on the Orient Express, Bouc, who's a personal friend of Poirot.
Gal Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle
The Wonder Woman actress will play Linnet Ridgeway Doyle, the heiress whose death prompts Poirot's investigation.
Armie Hammer as Simon Doyle
Hammer (Call Me By Your Name) is on board as Linnet's husband, Simon, who falls under suspicion when his wife is killed.
Letitia Wright as Rosalie Otterbourne
The Black Panther [3] alum's character, Rosalie, is a lead suspect in the story. Olivia Hussey played her in the 1978 adaptation starring Peter Ustinov and Mia Farrow.
Annette Bening as Euphemia
Bening has signed on to play a character named Euphemia, who doesn't appear in Christie's novel. How will she fit into Poirot's investigation? We're excited to find out.
Ali Fazal
We aren't sure who the Indian actor and model is playing, but after watching his incredible turn in Victoria & Abdul, hopefully it's a big part.
Rose Leslie
The Good Fight star is also a part of the ensemble cast.
Sophie Okonedo
The British actress has appeared in everything from The Secret Life of Bees to Hellboy, and we're excited to see who she'll play in this.
Emma Mackey
Sex Education star Emma Mackey has joined the cast in an undisclosed role.
Dawn French
The French and Saunders alum is attached to play . . . well, we don't know yet, but we're sure she'll be great!
Jennifer Saunders
The other French and Saunders alum is also attached to play a mysterious character in the film.
Russell Brand
The author and comedian will no doubt bring a humourous edge to whatever character he plays.