6. “Death on the Nile”
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Earlier this year, the classic 1937 novel “Death on the Nile” by Agatha Christie was made into a movie with a star-studded cast. Starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh, the story follows detective Hercule Poirot (Branagh) as he investigates who committed a murder on board a luxurious 1930s river steamer en route to Egypt.
“Death on the Nile” faced many setbacks prior to its release.
In 2021, Armie Hammer, one of the film’s stars, was accused of sexual assault and sending messages that contained fantasies about drinking blood and acts of cannibalism. As a result, the actor was essentially scrubbed from the marketing materials to promote the film.
The COVID-19 pandemic also affected the film’s release. According to Variety, “Death on the Nile” faced six release date changes but eventually was released in February.
2022’s “Death on the Nile” cast also includes Gal Gadot as Linnet, Annette Bening as Euphemia, Letitia Wright as Rosalie, and Emma Mackey as Jacqueline. The film is available to stream on HBO Max.
