The BBC has confirmed that Edward Bluemel will portray Hercule Poirot in a new adaptation titled 'Hercule.' The series will consist of six episodes and aims to provide a fresh perspective on the iconic detective, previously played by renowned actors such as David Suchet and Kenneth Branagh. Bluemel expressed his excitement about taking on such a legendary character, stating, "I feel very lucky to have been trusted with such an iconic character who has been played by so many great actors." The show will delve into Poirot's character and his relationships, particularly with Captain Arthur Hastings and Scotland Yard’s James Japp, while also adapting three of Agatha Christie’s celebrated stories. Executive producer James Prichard highlighted Bluemel's talent and the opportunity to introduce Christie's stories to a new generation. Filming for 'Hercule' is set to begin this summer in Liverpool, with the series expected to premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, as well as on BritBox in North America at a later date.