![]() As reported by Variety , the actor got the role of an undercover private detective Gerhard Hardman . Previously, Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer and Josh Gad signed up for the film. The film will be directed by Kenneth Branagh, who will also play the role of the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot . The original source Christie was adapted for the big screen by the now highly sought after Michael Green. It was he who wrote the scripts for the films "Alien: Covenant" and "Blade Runner 2049". ![]() The original Agatha Christie detective recounts the mysterious murder that took place on the elite train known as the Orient Express and how the famous detective Hercule Poirot b>who was among the passengers investigated this crime. Filmmakers have repeatedly turned to the famous novel. The film adaptation of Sidney Lumet 1974 of the year is recognized as the most famous and luxurious today. Hercule Poirot played by Albert Finney, and Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her role as Greta Olson . A new look at the classic detective story will be released in November this year. The Topic of Article: Dafoe bought a ticket for the Orient Express. |