{"id":764278,"date":"2026-09-08T19:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/764278\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T19:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:58:17","slug":"first-look-at-james-nesbitt-in-bbcs-agatha-christies-detective-drama-hercule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/764278\/","title":{"rendered":"First look at James Nesbitt in BBC\u2019s Agatha Christie’s detective drama Hercule"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BBC’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot series has started filming as a host of stars has joined protagonist Edward Bluemel<\/a>, including Run Away’s James Nesbitt.<\/p>\n

Nesbitt has been spotted on set of series Hercule in pictures obtained by Digital Spy, though details of the role he’s playing remain thin on the ground at this stage. <\/p>\n

The actor has been photographed in a black top hat and matching frock coat and suit, accessorised with a silver tie. The unnamed character has a stern composure as Nesbitt rocks a thick, grey moustache for the role.
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In another snap, the star stands next to Rebecca Rittenhouse, who sports a copper, wavy bob and wears a cream and black dress with a white fur coat. Behind them is The Buccaneers’ Guy Remmers, who’s also part of the cast of Hercule.<\/p>\n

Other confirmed stars set to appear in the series on the famed Belgian detective are Henry Ashton, James D’Arcy, Calvin Demba, Phil Dunning, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Greig, and Mawaan Rizwan.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the BBC recently shared a first-look image as Bluemel in the role of Poirot, previously played by legendary actor David Suchet in 13 seasons of ITV’s Agatha Christie’s Poirot. <\/p>\n

The shot sees Bluemel, who’s no stranger to Christie’s adaptations after starring in Netflix’s Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials earlier this year, pose as Poirot in a taupe suit with matching Homburg hat. The actor also dons the sleuth’s iconic moustache as he looks intensely into the camera.<\/p>\n

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Last month, Bluemel teased his debut as Poirot on Instagram<\/a>, where he reposted the first-look snap.<\/p>\n

“If Hercule Poirot looks at you like this you may well be going to jail, sorry,” he joked, adding that Hercule would air sometime “next year”.
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Hercule has no release date.<\/p>\n

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Stefania is a freelance writer specialising in TV and movies. After graduating from City University, London, she covered LGBTQ+ news and pursued a career in entertainment journalism, with her work appearing in outlets including Little White Lies, The Skinny, Radio Times<\/a> and Digital Spy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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