Hercule (TV series)

The series centres on a younger version of the Belgian detective as he forges his career in interwar London, crosses swords with a new adversary, and is introduced to his future comrades Arthur Hastings and James Japp.^[1]

• Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot^[2]
• Henry Ashton^[3]
• James D'Arcy^[3]
• Calvin Demba^[3]
• Phil Dunning^[3]
• Jack Gleeson^[3]
• Tamsin Greig^[3]
• James Nesbitt^[3]
• Guy Remmers^[3]
• Rebecca Rittenhouse^[3]
• Mawaan Rizwan^[3]
• Sandra Huggett
• Jessica Alexander^[4]
• Honor Swinton Byrne^[4]
• Omari Douglas^[4]
• Paul Forman^[4]
• Arthur Hughes^[4]
• Ralf Little^[4]
• River Medway^[4]
• Katherine Parkinson^[4]
• Natalie Quarry^[4]
• Toby Stephens^[4]

In late May 2026, it was reported that a new television adaptation of the Hercule Poirot novels was in development from Mammoth Screen, the production company responsible for ITV's Endeavour, Victoria and McDonald & Dodds, with the BBC set as the broadcaster. Executive producer Damien Timmer, who had previously worked on the long-running Agatha Christie's Poirot, joined the new programme as an executive producer, with the series to be scripted by Benji Walters.^[5] On June 8, the series was confirmed to be titled Hercule, with Edward Bluemel having won the lead role.^[6]

Jonny Campbell joined the project to executive produce and direct the first two episodes. Charlie Palmer was also named as the primary producer.^[7] Chanya Button and Alrick Riley were later confirmed to direct the remaining blocks.^[8] The series will consist of six 60 minute episodes covering three of the novels.^[6]

Ten further cast members were announced in August, including Jack Gleeson, James D'Arcy, Tamsin Grieg, James Nesbitt and Mawaan Rizwan.^[9] Production began later that month, with filming largely taking place in Liverpool and England's north-west area^{[10][5][11][12]}, including Bolton.^[13] In October, another ten cast additions were announced, including Omari Douglas, Ralf Little, Katherine Parkinson and Toby Stephens.^[14]

A commitment has reached for a potential run of at least three series.^[7][15]

Lord Edgware Dies will be the first book adapted for the series^[16], followed by Peril at End House.^[17]

Hercule is expected to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the latter end of 2027.^[6][5] BritBox will distribute the series in North America and Canada,^[18] while Fifth Season will handle the international release.^[19]