'Death on the Nile': 5 things you don't know about Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh will be seen in the upcoming thriller-mystery movie with actors like Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and a few other stars
PUBLISHED DEC 23, 2021
'Death on the Nile' poster (IMDb)
'Death on the Nile' poster (IMDb)

Are you the one who loves to binge on something thrilling and mysterious, creating suspense in your mind? If yes, then 20th Century studios have planned to make your new year more exciting with their latest release 'Death on the Nile.' Since the amid pandemic due to Covid-19, there was a slight delay in a few movies, but now the wait is over as the official date for the movie has been announced. The movie will be released on the big screens on February 11, 2022. 

The movie is inspired by one of the novels written by Agatha Christie The movie is quite similar or can say a follow-up to 'Murder on the Orient Express' starring some of the most famous stars like Kenneth Branagh portraying the character of Hercule Poirot. The photography for the film began in early September 2019 at Longcross Studios. The film's release was also disrupted by the sexual assault allegations against Armie Hammer, one of the co-stars in the movie. The thriller film is all about detective Hercule Poirot investigating the murder of a young heiress aboard a cruise ship on the Nile river. 

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Cast

Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot 

Kenneth Branagh is a British actor who was born on December 10, 1960. The actor completed his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. The actor has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards. He is one of the most talented actors with refined acting skills. In addition, he holds other talents like writing. Apart from acting and writing, the actor is also a professional director and producer.

Kenneth started to build his career in his native Northern Ireland by casting Billy, the lead role in the BBC'S 'Play for Today.' The actor was also awarded the 1982 SWET Award for Best Newcomer to appreciate his role as Judd in the movie 'Another Country.' After he collaborated with Birmingham Rep, he gained a huge population in the media on the British stage. In 1989, Kenneth worked as a co-star with Emma Thompson in the Renaissance revival of 'Look Back in Anger.' Now you will see the actor in the upcoming thrilling movie.

Kenneth Branagh (Wikipedia)

Gal Gadot as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle 

Gal Gadot will portray the character of Linnet Ridgeway Doyle in the upcoming thriller-mystery movie 'Death on the Nile'. The beautiful Israeli actress is a model as well. She started to put her steps on the path of success at a very early age when she was crowned as Miss Israel in 2004. Apart from having the perfect figure and acting skills the actress served as a soldier in the Israel Defence Force.



 

Tom Bateman as Bouc

In 'Death on the Nile', actor Tom Bateman will be enacting the role of Bouc. The English actor is very much famous for his roles and characters in the historical drama series 'Da Vinci's Demons.' In addition, the actor gained quite good popularity after his work in the movie 'Murder on the Orient Express.'

Tom Bateman (IMDb)

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