“When I saw John, and I saw that he was tall, I thought, well, that’s it – we’re going to be playing on this beautiful, tall, masculine figure. For director Alex Gabassi, Malkovich’s imposing, distinctive physicality was an asset in sparking off ideas.
Putting an innovative spin on a character as beloved – and distinctive – as Poirot was a huge challenge. With an impressive cast including Andrew Buchan, Tara Fitzgerald, Rupert Grint, and Shirley Henderson, this production looks set to be one of the highlights of the year. The BBC’s new version of The ABC Murders will allow John Malkovich to leave his own impression on a fascinating figure we think we know inside out. Peter Ustinov, Albert Finney, and Kenneth Branagh have also put their own stamp on Christie’s unforgettable creation. The name Hercule Poirot immediately conjures the unforgettable image of David Suchet, who, between 19, embodied the Belgian detective in ITV’s adaptations of every one of the 70 novels and short stories in which the character appeared. This Christmas, we’ll be watching perhaps the most exciting new retelling so far.
We can expect all-star casts, precise period detail, and timeless moral issues rich in contemporary resonance in each one. The BBC plans to broadcast six further adaptations of Christie’s work in the years to come. The following year, The Witness For The Prosecution brought a melancholy glamour to one of Christie’s most successful short stories, while last year’s delayed Ordeal By Innocence plunged us into an intricate family drama. These new versions of Christie’s complex tales of death and deceit – approved by her estate – have offered fresh angles on familiar stories, confirming that the legendary author’s writing retains its power to surprise as well as to entertain.Ģ015’s And Then There Were None presented us with a powerful reworking of that chilling narrative, taking Christie’s novel as its starting point before pulling the rug out from under us in a stunning psychological twist to its infamous ending. Sarah Phelps’ adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries have become a welcome fixture in the festive TV schedules.
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