Game of Thrones Star Peter Dinklage will take on the role of Hercule Poirot in a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s first novel for Audible. Dinklage Joins All-Star Cast for Christie’s Dramatized Reading The mysterious affair of Styles.
Dinklage will play the famous detective Poirot for the audiobook reading, along with Himesh Patel (Principle, Don’t look for) with him in the role of Poirot’s companion, Captain Hastings. Baby reindeer Star Jessica Gunning joins the all-star cast as the novel’s antagonist, Evie Howard. Harriet Walter (Succession) stars as Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy elderly matriarch who is the central character in the story’s mystery. The rest of the cast includes Rob Delaney as Alfred Ingletorp, Phil Dunster as John Cavendish, Patsy Ferran as Mary Cavendish, John Bradley as Lawrence Cavendish and Vivian Oparah as Cynthia Murdoch . Audibles The mysterious affair of Styles is set to be released worldwide on November 14.
Agatha Christie official website said the upcoming adaptation will tell “the story of a wounded and traumatized Captain Hastings (Himesh Patel), who is invited to a large country estate (Styles Court) to recuperate after serving in the First World War.” seems like a perfect safe haven that soon turns into a nightmare, when family matriarch Emily Inglethorp (Harriet Walter) is brutally murdered.
“With a full complement of characters with motivations for murder, no one is above suspicion. As Hastings desperately seeks to solve the mystery and protect the family from fervent media speculation, he knows he cannot There’s only one man who can help him With his impeccable suit and exceptional insight, Hastings calls on the brilliant detective he once knew: Hercule Poirot (Peter Dinklage).
Audible brings Agatha Christie’s first novel to life with ‘cinematic audio quality’
The mysterious affair of Styles with Peter Dinklage is part of a new production deal between Audible and Agatha Christie Limited. The adaptation of Christie’s first detective novel will feature Dolby Atmos sound and original music. Audible described the audiobook as an “immersive audio drama” in a report from Varietywith Audible’s Aurélie de Troyer adding: “Working closely with Agatha Christie Limited, we are thrilled to bring this iconic mystery to life with cinematic audio quality and an all-star cast, led by the extraordinary Peter Dinklage.”
Agatha Christie’s great-grandson and CEO and Chairman of Agatha Christie Limited, James Prichard, spoke about the upcoming adaptation’s cast, music and “groundbreaking” technology, saying: “This project promises to push the boundaries of what audio can be. an extraordinary cast, music by Johnny Flynn and the use of revolutionary audio technology will make this a truly extraordinary retelling of my great-grandmother’s first story. We are very excited to partner with Audible on this journey and work with them to make it happen. this story to life. “
The mysterious affair of Styles will be released on November 14 on Audible.
Source: Variety, Agatha Christie