Summary
Kenneth Branagh’s next psychological thriller film already seems much better than a continuation of his murder mysteryHercule Poirot franchise. Kenneth Branagh is best known for his work in front of the camera, as he’s starred in some major movies likeHenry Vand the Hercule Poirot franchise. He’s also had a wildly successful career behind the camera, though, as he directed all the Hercule Poirot films and even original movies likeBelfast. Now, Branagh is set to continue his exciting work behind the camera with an upcoming psychological thriller.
Most of Branagh’s directing career since 2017 has been dominated by his Hercule Poirot movies:Murder on the Orient Express,Death on the Nile, andA Haunting in Venice. All three of those films were adaptations of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novels, but his next film will be something completely different. Instead of a murder mystery, Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming film will be a psychological thriller, and it will be a completely original story. That alone makes it an exciting project, but his new movie’s cast is already making it even more interesting.
How Old Kenneth Branagh Is In Every Hercule Poirot Movie
Kenneth Branagh has portrayed Hercule Poirot since 2017. While the famous detective’s age is up for debate, Branagh’s age is easier to pin down.
The Last Disturbance Of Madeline Hynde’s Cast Is Very Promising
Kenneth Branagh recently announced that his next movie will beThe Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde, an original psychological thriller. Branagh hasn’t released any details about his new movie’s plot, but it already has a very exciting cast that seems to indicate it could be a truly special film. Oscar winner Patricia Arquette and Michael Sheen joinedthe cast ofThe Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde, along with Jodie Comer, who will fill the film’s leading role. With such a talented cast, Branagh’s next project already sounds more exciting than his recent work as Hercule Poirot.
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Branagh’s Poirot Movies Are Great, But An Original Project Sounds More Exciting
The Hercule Poirot movies are very entertaining in their own right, but something original, likeThe Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde, seems like a better use of Kenneth Branagh’s talents. Branagh is one of the most versatile creators in Hollywood, and he’s proven on multiple occasions that he’s capable of making a great original movie.Since he began adapting Agatha Christie’s novels with 2017’sMurder on the Orient Express, however, Branagh has only directed two original films:All is TrueandBelfast.The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hyndewill be a breath of fresh air and a chance for Branagh to stretch his creative legs.
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Part of the reason Branagh’s return to creating original films is so exciting is because there’s no telling what he could do with a new movie.He’s directed everything fromBelfast, a coming of age story set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, to the firstThormovie, which started an entire superhero series. Branagh’s adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels, however, were much less varied, even though he managed to keep their mysteries fresh.The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hyndeis an untold story that has been described as a psychological thriller, and with Branagh behind the camera, there’s no telling what could be in store.
Will There Be Another Kenneth Branagh Hercule Poirot Movie?
WhileThe Last Disturbance of Madeline Hyndeis a promising future for Branagh, it doesn’t mean he’s completely done with his iconic detective role.The ending ofA Haunting in Venicesaw Hercule take on yet another new case, and it seems to have set up Branagh’s fourth adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novels. Nothing is confirmed about a continuation of the Hercule Poirot franchise, especially afterA Haunting in Venice’s poor box office earnings, but that end teaser seems to be a strong indication that Branagh hasn’t hung up his mustache for the last time.
Branagh clearly has a passion and talent for both adapting classic works of fiction and creating his own new stories, and mixing in new projects alongside his Hercule Poirot films could be the perfect way to capitalize on both of his strengths.
It seems much more likely that Kenneth Branagh will find time for both original films likeThe Last Disturbance of Madeline Hyndeand future Hercule Poirot movies. If that is the case, it could mean the actor-director has found a balance between the best of both worlds. Branagh clearly has a passion and talent for both adapting classic works of fiction and creating his own new stories, and mixing in new projects alongside his Hercule Poirot films could be the perfect way to capitalize on both of his strengths. No matter where his career leads him, the future looks bright forKenneth Branagh.
Hercule Poirot
Based on the character from Agatha Christie, the Hercule Poirot franchise is a film series starring Kenneth Branagh as the legendary detective. The series follows a new incarnation of the character living through the classic novel series, which began with Murder on the Orient Express, and each film features an entirely new cast save for Branagh.
