Award-winning director Sir Kenneth Branagh is preparing to direct an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder On The Orient Express’, according to a report.
Sir Kenneth Branagh is reportedly preparing to direct an adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s Murder On The Orient Express.
The 54-year-old star, who helmed the recent Disney version of Cinderella, has been locked in discussions with 20th Century Fox about taking on the project, TheWrap reports.
The movie – which is based on the 1934 detective novel – is currently being adapted by Michael Green, who wrote the new Blade Runner film.
Sir Kenneth made his name with a series of Shakespeare adaptations, but this project could well mark a further move by him towards more populist material, having also helmed Marvel’s Thor and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
He also revealed earlier this year that he is “very hopeful” Martin Scorsese will direct a movie adaptation of his 2013 ‘Macbeth‘ stage production.
The duo were said to have staged informal discussions about the idea and Sir Kenneth confirmed it was close to a reality.
He shared: “We’re practically there… We will remount the production and all things being well Mr Scorsese will direct a film version of that production.
“Fingers are hovering above pieces of paper. Everybody wants to do it, it’s just a question of schedules. I’m very, very, very, very hopeful it’s going to happen.”
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