Watch Michelle Yeoh Lead a Seance in New ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Trailer
Hercule Poirot is returning to theaters, but this time he’s solving a supernatural mystery.
Kenneth Branagh’s beloved detective, created by mystery novelist Agatha Christie, will hit the big screen this fall in A Haunting in Venice. The movie tracks the fallout of a spooky séance and casts a decidedly supernatural spin on the traditional Poirot mystery.
“It’s the kind of story that tries to create that knot-in-the-stomach sensation and is really such fun to see with a big crowd in a theater,” Branagh told The Hollywood Reporter. “So I’m super happy that we are releasing a story like this in theaters. So, in that sense, it’s a return to embracing the idea of scary stories, be it thrillers, horror or some kind of genre blend.”
The movie is the latest in Branagh’s series of Poirot films from 20th Century Studios. It’s a star-studded franchise and features familiar faces, including Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Michelle Yeoh. From plot details to the movie’s connection to the other Hercule Poirot films, here is everything we know so far about A Haunting in Venice.
When will A Haunting in Venice be released?
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A Haunting in Venice will be released in the U.S. on Sept. 15, 2023, just in time for an early spooky season viewing.
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Where to watch A Haunting in Venice
A Haunting in Venice will premiere in theaters. No streaming information has been made available, but since 20th Century Studios is owned by Disney, it will likely show up on Hulu.
What is A Haunting in Venice about?
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A Haunting in Venice is a supernatural thriller following the now-retired detective Hercule Poirot, who is living in self-imposed exile in post-World War II Venice. When Poirot reluctantly attends a séance that results in murder on All Hallows’ Eve, he is forced to investigate the haunted circumstances surrounding the death and the spooky cast of characters that he has found himself among.
Who is in the cast of A Haunting in Venice?
A Haunting in Venice features an all-star cast. Check out the cast list below:
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Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot, a retired detective. In addition to Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022), Branagh has starred in several Shakespeare adaptations (which he also directed). He is also recognized for his role in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).
Tina Fey
Tina Fey plays Ariadne Oliver, Poirot’s writer friend. A writer and actress, Fey is best known for her comedic work. She was a cast member and head writer on Saturday Night Live from 1997-2006 and starred in 30 Rock (2006-2013), Mean Girls (2004) and Date Night (2010).
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Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh plays Joyce Reynolds, a medium. Fresh off an Academy Award win, Yeoh is best known for her work in Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).
Camille Cottin
Camille Cottin plays Olga Seminoff. Cottin is best known for her work on Call My Agent! (2015-2020) and Killing Eve (2018-2022).
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Kelly Reilly
Kelly Reilly plays Rowena Drake. Reilly is known for her roles in Yellowstone (2018-2023), Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Pride and Prejudice (2005).
Jamie Dornan
Exact details of Jamie Dornan’s role haven’t been revealed yet. Dornan is best known for his work in Belfast (2021), The Fall (2013-2016), 50 Shades of Grey (2015) and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021).
Emma Laird
The exact nature of Emma Laird’s role hasn’t been revealed yet. She is known for her work in Mayor of Kingstown (2021-2023) and The Crowded Room (2023).
Kyle Allen
Specifics regarding Kyle Allen’s role haven’t been released. He is known for his appearances in Rosaline (2022) and West Side Story (2021).
Jude Hill
Jude Hill’s character details haven’t been confirmed. He previously appeared in Belfast (2021), alongside Dornan.
Ali Khan
Ali Khan’s role hasn’t been revealed yet. Khan has appeared in 6 Underground (2019).
Riccardo Scamarcio
Riccardo Scamarcio’s role hasn’t been revealed yet. Scamarcio has appeared in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).
Who is the director of A Haunting in Venice?
Kenneth Branagh pulls double duty by both starring in and directing A Haunting in Venice. Branagh is a prolific actor and director and has directed all of the recent Hercule Poirot movies. He is also the director behind Thor (2011), Cinderella (2015) and Belfast (2021).
Is A Haunting in Venice a sequel?
A Haunting in Venice is the third Hercule Poirot mystery movie, following Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022). Based on the works of Agatha Christie, each film is connected by the presence of Poirot, but the stories stand on their own as well.
What is A Haunting in Venice based on?
A Haunting in Venice is based on the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en Party, which was published in 1969. Unlike the past two Hercule Poirot films, this story hasn’t previously been adapted for the screen, and it is one of Christie’s lesser-known works. The story was originally set in the UK, but the setting was switched to Venice for the film.
Is there a trailer for A Haunting in Venice?
A teaser trailer for A Haunting in Venice was released in April. The video shows the group gathered at a haunted palazzo for the séance. Rowena Drake shares her desperation to hear her late daughter’s voice again, before the medium attempts to contact the spirit world. Things quickly go awry and a sheet is thrown over a body, offering a non-revealing glimpse of the deceased. Hercule Poirot shuts himself in the bathroom and looks down, only to glance back up and see a figure behind him. “Tonight we are all afraid,” he says in the trailer. “We cannot hide from our ghosts, whether they are real or not.”
The official trailer dropped on July 19 and gives us our first look at the full cast and plenty of shots of spooky Venetian alleyways.