

“Orient Express” screenwriter Michael Green returned to pen “Death on the Nile.” This version marks the third screen adaptation of Christie’s book.

Branagh starred as Poirot, along with Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley in supporting roles. That film follows Poirot as he solves a murder on the famous trans-European train in the 1930s.

“Murder on the Orient Express” was a huge box office success, grossing more than $350 million worldwide. Production began in September 2019 at Longcross Studios in England and on location in Egypt, and wrapped up at the end of that year. Disney, which acquired the film from 20th Century Fox, plans to release “Death on the Nile” in theaters on Oct.
