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Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)


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Murder on the Orient Express is an upcoming American mystery film directed by Kenneth Branagh. The screenplay by Michael Green is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film stars Branagh as Hercule Poirot, with Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley in supporting roles. It is scheduled to be released in the United States and Canada on November 10, 2017 by 20th Century Fox.
The film is the fourth adaptation of Christie's novel, following a 1974 film, a 2001 TV film, and a 2010 episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot.[2]

In the 1930s Europe, famed detective Hercule Poirot boards the legendary Orient Express for a small break in between cases. While on board, he meets an interesting assortment of characters. One fellow passenger, an oil tycoon, implores Mr. Poirot to be their personal bodyguard while on the train as the passenger fears for their well-being, though Poirot respectfully declines. The next morning, the same passenger is found stabbed to death. With the train halted due to snow build up on the tracks, and with the evidence and suspects piling up, Poirot finds himself diving into a case that could be his biggest yet.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

20th Century Fox announced the project in December 2013.[3] On June 16, 2015, Fox hired director Kenneth Branagh to direct a new film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.[4] On November 20, 2015, it was revealed that Branagh would also star in the film to play the role of detective Hercule Poirot.[5] Michael Green wrote the script. On June 10, 2016, it was reported that Angelina Jolie was in early talks to star in the film,[6] which Variety reported on August 4, that she would not sign on to star, while the studio was looking for other actresses like Charlize Theron.[7] On August 17, Variety reported that Leslie Odom Jr. was in talks to join the cast in an unspecified role.[8] On September 6, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Tom Bateman had joined the cast as Bouc.[9] On September 29, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Michael Peña, Derek Jacobi, and Lucy Boynton were added to the cast.[10][11] On October 20, Josh Gad was cast in the film to play Hector MacQueen.[12] On October 27, Marwan Kenzari joined the cast as the French conductor of the train.[13] On November 11, Penélope Cruz joined the cast in an unspecified role,[14] later revealed to be Pilar Estravados (a Hispanic version of the novel's Swedish Greta Ohlsson, borrowing the name of a character in Hercule Poirot's Christmas).[15] On December 5, Sergei Polunin joined the cast in an undisclosed role,[16] later revealed to be the Count Andrenyi.[17] On January 5, 2017, Willem Dafoe joined the cast of the film as an undercover detective.[18] On January 9, Olivia Colman revealed that she had been cast as Princess Dragomiroff's maid.[19] On January 25, it was revealed that Michael Peña had dropped out of the film and that Manuel Garcia-Rulfo had replaced him as Biniamino Marquez (a Cuban version of the novel's Italian Antonio Foscarelli).[20]
Principal photography on the film began on November 22, 2016, in the United Kingdom.[21][22] Most of the cast began filming their roles then. Dafoe, Colman, and Garcia-Rulfo joined the production in January 2017, while Depp wrapped first so he could shoot another project.[citation needed] Principal photography wrapped in May 2017.
When asked by Josh Gad with which performer he was most nervous working, he immediately responded "Probably Sir Derek Jacobi or Dame Judi Denchbecause they are acting royalty. However, I am overwhelmed by the talent of everyone and I am the least experienced of them all. I grew up watching them act in movies or in theater and now they are my co stars. Crazy."
Daisy Ridley said she felt, "I really had to be my best everyday because there is an extreme amount of talent I am working with."

Release[edit]

Murder on the Orient Express is scheduled to be released on November 10, 2017, by 20th Century Fox.[23] The first look at the film and cast was released on May 3 in an exclusive article by Entertainment Weekly.[24]

Possible sequels[edit]

In 2015, James Prichard, Chairman of Agatha Christie Ltd. and Christie’s great grandson, expressed enthusiasm for sequels, citing the collaboration with Branagh and the production team.[5] In May 2017, Branagh expressed interest in further installments if the film is a success.[25]

References[edit]

  1. Jump up^ "Murder on the Orient Express". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  2. Jump up^ Mitchell, Robert (May 5, 2017). "All-Star 'Murder on the Orient Express' Cast Assembles in London".
  3. Jump up^ McNary, Dave (December 12, 2013). "Fox Remaking ‘Murder on the Orient Express' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  4. Jump up^ Geier, Thom (June 16, 2015). "Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Direct Agatha Christie's ‘Murder on the Orient Express' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  5. ^ Jump up to:a b McNary, Dave (November 20, 2015). "Kenneth Branagh to Direct, Star in ‘Murder on the Orient Express' Remake". Variety. Retrieved November 25,2015.
  6. Jump up^ Bamigboye, Baz (June 10, 2016). "BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Don't miss the train, Angelina". Mail Online. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  7. Jump up^ Lang, Brent (August 4, 2016). "Angelina Jolie No Longer Boarding Murder on the Orient Express". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  8. Jump up^ McNary, Dave (August 17, 2016). "‘Hamilton' Star Leslie Odom Jr. in Talks to Join ‘Murder on the Orient Express' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  9. Jump up^ Ford, Rebecca (September 6, 2016). "'Murder on the Orient Express' Adding Tom Bateman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 15,2016.
  10. Jump up^ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (September 29, 2016). "Johnny Depp in Talks to Star in 'Murder on the Orient Express'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  11. Jump up^ Kit, Borys; Ford, Rebecca (September 29, 2016). "Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Michael Pena, Judi Dench Board 'Murder on the Orient Express' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  12. Jump up^ McNary, Dave (October 20, 2016). "Josh Gad Joins Johnny Depp in ‘Murder on the Orient Express'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  13. Jump up^ Kit, Borys (October 27, 2016). "'Mummy' Actor Marwan Kenzari Joins Johnny Depp in 'Murder on the Orient Express' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  14. Jump up^ Busch, Anita; Fleming Jr, Mike (November 11, 2016). "Penelope Cruz Joins 'Murder On The Orient Express'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 11,2016.
  15. Jump up^ Bamigboye, Baz (May 3, 2017). "All back on the Orient Express! Remake of the classic has a stellar cast including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Kenneth Branagh". Mail Online. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  16. Jump up^ Ritman, Alex (December 5, 2016). "Ballet Star Sergei Polunin Lands Roles in 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'Red Sparrow' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  17. Jump up^ "Willem Dafoe is latest addition to 'Murder on the Orient Express' all-star cast". AFP Relax. January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  18. Jump up^ Busch, Anita (January 5, 2017). "Willem Dafoe Joins Ensemble Cast Of Fox's 'Murder On The Orient Express'". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  19. Jump up^ "Olivia Colman 'gutted' to miss Globes ceremony". BBC News. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  20. Jump up^ N'Duka, Amanda (January 25, 2017). "Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Boards 'Murder On The Orient Express'; Vivica A. Fox Joins ‘The Mafia Aint Dead'". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  21. Jump up^ Daniels, Nia (November 22, 2016). "Murder on the Orient Express starts filming". The Knowledge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  22. Jump up^ Daniels, Nia (November 15, 2016). "Murder on the Orient Express sets up UK shoot". KFTV. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  23. Jump up^ "Steven Spielberg Pentagon Papers Drama Gets 2017 Oscar Season Release". Variety. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  24. Jump up^ Collis, Clark (May 3, 2017). "This Week's Cover: Exclusive First Look at Murder on the Orient Express". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  25. Jump up^ "'Murder on the Orient Express' Star Kenneth Branagh Wants to Make More Poirot Movies". Entertainment Weekly. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

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