Curtain: Poirot's Last Case

[Harry Sullivan]

It's funny, but I've never really liked Poriot that much. (Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence being my favourite characters) But I re-read it recently and couldn't help but shed a tear. Here's hoping that the TV movie will do it justice.

On a side note, I actually find David Suchet's performance rather grating. I've got an idea if they start filming adaptations again: why not have Poriot receive a letter from a friend in Belgian making fun of his eccentric habits? That would keep Poriot faithful to character and still be respectful.

 

[pontalba]

I'm really the exact opposite, Poirot is my favorite of Christie's characters, and I think Suchet is perfect as Poirot. I've watched many of the films in the series but was not aware of a film of the final story. Glad to hear of it, thanks for mentioning.

 

[Harry Sullivan]

It's going to be in the 2011 season. *Sigh* So, it's a year away. Hopefully, they'll get Hugh Fraser to come back as Hastings and a good actor to play Norton (preferably someone unknown, I don't think it'd work otherwise)

 

[Harry Sullivan]

I've just read on Wikipedia (sorry, new member, can't send the link) that Poriot may not be recommissioned for a 2011 season because of budget cutbacks at ITV and if it is recommissioned with a lower budget, it won't go ahead with Suchet's approval. Given that the series is pretty popular in the UK and abroad, I don't think it's too much of a worry. (Still got my fingers crossed, though)

 

[mmyap]

I would be disappointed if David Suchet was not aboard for the new season. I have a hard time picturing anyone else in the role. I think he's perfect as Poirot.