A Haunting in Venice
A Haunting in Venice | |
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Directed by | Kenneth Branagh |
Screenplay by | Michael Green |
Based on | Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie |
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Cinematography | Haris Zambarloukos |
Edited by | Lucy Donaldson |
Music by | Hildur Guðnadóttir |
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Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
A Haunting in Venice is an upcoming American supernatural thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie. The film is a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022). Branagh reprises his role as Hercule Poirot, alongside Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Michelle Yeoh.
A Haunting in Venice is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 15, 2023.[1]
Premise
Hercule Poirot, now retired, must solve the murder of a guest at a séance he attended.[citation needed]
Cast
- Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
- Kyle Allen as Maxime Gerard
- Camille Cottin as Olga Seminoff
- Jamie Dornan as Leopold Ferrier's father[2]
- Tina Fey as Ariadne Oliver
- Jude Hill as Leopold Ferrier
- Ali Khan as Nicholas Holland
- Emma Laird as Desdemona Holland
- Kelly Reilly as Rowena Drake
- Riccardo Scamarcio as Vitale Portfoglio
- Michelle Yeoh as Joyce Reynolds
Production
Development
20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell revealed in March 2022 that a script for a third Hercule Poirot film had been written by Michael Green, with Kenneth Branagh set to return as director and star. The film will see a lesser known Poirot story be the basis for the plot.[3][4] The film was confirmed in October 2022, with Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Kelly Reilly and Michelle Yeoh among the cast.
Filming
Filming began on October 31, 2022,[5] with production occurring between Pinewood Studios and Venice.[6]
Post-production
In April 2023, the first trailer for the film was released alongside the names of various characters and the cast members that would be portraying them.[7] Branagh described the film as a "supernatural thriller", rather than a full-fledged horror film.[8]
Music
Hildur Guðnadóttir was revealed to be composing the score for the film in April 2023, replacing Patrick Doyle.[9]
Release
The film will be released on September 15, 2023.[1]
References
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (October 11, 2022). "Marvel Shifts Release Dates For 'Blade', 'Fantastic Four', 'Avengers: Secret Wars', Next 'Deadpool' Among Disney Moves".
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (April 26, 2023). "'A Haunting in Venice' Trailer: Michelle Yeoh Leads Kenneth Branagh's Next Hercule Poirot Mystery After 'Death on the Nile'". Variety. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 3, 2022). "10-Plus Movies a Year for Hulu, 'Avatar' (For Real!), More 'Free Guy': 20th Century Studios President on Company's Future". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Massoto, Erick (March 3, 2022). "A Third Hercule Poirot Film Has Been Written, Says 20th Century Studios President". Collider. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 10, 2022). "Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jude Hill Join Kenneth Branagh in Agatha Christie Mystery A Haunting in Venice". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Panaligan, EJ (October 10, 2022). "Kenneth Branagh's Third Hercule Poirot Film A Haunting in Venice Casts Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh and More". Variety. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Squires, John (April 26, 2023). "'A Haunting in Venice' Trailer – Hercule Poirot Horror Movie Adapts Agatha Christie Halloween Novel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Davids, Brian (April 26, 2023). "Kenneth Branagh Talks 'A Haunting in Venice' and How His Murder Mystery Franchise Overcame ;Death on the Nile' Misfortune". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ "Hildur Guđnadóttir to Score Kenneth Branagh's 'A Haunting in Venice'". Film Music Reporter. April 26, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
External links
- 2023 films
- 20th Century Studios films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s mystery thriller films
- American crime thriller films
- American detective films
- American mystery thriller films
- American sequel films
- Films based on British novels
- Films based on crime novels
- Films based on Hercule Poirot books
- Films directed by Kenneth Branagh
- Films set in Venice
- Films shot at Pinewood Studios
- Films shot in Venice
- Films with screenplays by Michael Green (writer)
- Murder mystery films
- Scott Free Productions films
- TSG Entertainment films
- 2020s American films
- American supernatural thriller films