Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)

Murder on the Orient Express
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Produced by
Written by Michael Green
Based on Murder on the Orient Express
by Agatha Christie
Starring
Music by Patrick Doyle
Cinematography Haris Zambarloukos
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release dates
  • November 22, 2017 (2017-11-22) (US)
Country United States
Language English

Murder on the Orient Express is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh and written by Michael Green. It is based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film stars Branagh, Tom Bateman, Lucy Boynton, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Marwan Kenzari, Leslie Odom Jr., Michael Peña, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. The film is scheduled to be released on November 22, 2017, by 20th Century Fox.

Cast

Production

20th Century Fox announced the project in December 2013.[1] On June 16, 2015, Fox hired director Kenneth Branagh to direct a new film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.[2] On November 20, 2015, it was revealed that Branagh would also star in the film to play the role of detective Hercule Poirot.[3] Michael Green wrote the script. On June 10, 2016, it was reported that Angelina Jolie was in early talks to star in the film,[4] 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.[5] On August 17, Variety reported that Leslie Odom Jr. was in talks to join the cast in an unspecified role.[6] On September 6, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Tom Bateman had joined the cast as Bouc, Poirot's companion and sidekick, who works at the train company that runs the Orient Express.[7] On September 29, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Michael Peña, Derek Jacobi and Lucy Boynton were added to the cast.[8][9] On October 20, Josh Gad was cast in the film to play Hector MacQueen, a nervous, skittish man who drinks too much and gifted with languages, who works as an assistant/translator to Ratchett.[10] On October 27, Marwan Kenzari joined the cast as the French conductor of the train.[11] On November 11, Penélope Cruz joined the cast in an unspecified role.[12]

Principal photography on the film began on November 22, 2016, in the United Kingdom.[13][14]

Release

Murder on the Orient Express is scheduled to be released on November 22, 2017, by 20th Century Fox.[15] It was previously scheduled for an November 10, 2017 release.[15]

References

  1. ↑ McNary, Dave (December 12, 2013). "Fox Remaking 'Murder on the Orient Express' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ McNary, Dave (November 20, 2015). "Kenneth Branagh to Direct, Star in 'Murder on the Orient Express' Remake". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (June 10, 2016). "BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Don't miss the train, Angelina". Mail Online. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ Lang, Brent (August 4, 2016). "Angelina Jolie No Longer Boarding 'Murder on the Orient Express' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (September 6, 2016). "'Murder on the Orient Express' Adding Tom Bateman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 20, 2016). "Josh Gad Joins Johnny Depp in 'Murder on the Orient Express'". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Busch, Anita; Fleming Jr, Mike (November 11, 2016). "Penelope Cruz Joins 'Murder On The Orient Express'". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  13. ↑ Daniels, Nia (November 22, 2016). "Murder on the Orient Express starts filming". The Knowledge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  14. ↑ Daniels, Nia (November 15, 2016). "Murder on the Orient Express sets up UK shoot". KFTV. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  15. 1 2 "Release Dates for Alita: Battle Angel, Predator and Marvel Films". ComingSoon.net. May 29, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2016.

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