Anjelica Huston to Lead Agatha Christie ‘Towards Zero’ Adaptation From BBC and Britbox International
Oscar winner Anjelica Huston will lead a three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel “Towards Zero” from the BBC and Britbox International.
Set in England in 1936, “Towards Zero” follows British tennis star Nevile Strange (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) and his ex-wife Audrey (Ella Lily Hyland), who “make the unthinkable decision to spend a summer together at Gull’s Point, their childhood home and the coastal estate of Nevile’s aunt, Lady Tressilian (Huston),” the plot description reads.
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“With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife Kay (Mimi Keene), tensions are running high. Add to this a long-suffering lady’s companion, a mysterious gentleman’s valet, an exiled cousin with a grudge, a venerable family lawyer, an inquisitive orphan and a French con man, and soon there will be murder,” the synopsis continues. “A troubled detective must rediscover his purpose to untangle a toxic web of jealousy, deceit and dysfunction. Can he solve the crime before another victim meets their death?”
“Towards Zero” is being adapted for screen by BAFTA-nominated writer Rachel Bennette (“NW”) and directed by Olivier-winning helmer Sam Yates (“Magpie”). Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited are producing for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in a co-commission with BritBox International. Fifth Season is handling global distribution.
“I have long been a fan of Agatha Christie and the murder-mystery genre and always love the opportunity to film in England,” Huston said in a statement. “I am thrilled to be working with director Sam Yates and this wonderful cast, and excited to play the clever and dignified Camilla, Lady Tressilian.”
The series also stars Jackie Clune (“Motherland”), Grace Doherty (“Call the Midwife”), Jack Farthing (“Rain Dogs”), Khalil Gharbia (“Mary & George”), Adam Hugill (“Sherwood”), Clarke Peters (“The Wire”), Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) and Anjana Vasan (“Black Mirror: Demon 79”).
Added James Prichard, executive producer for Agatha Christie Limited: “This is a very special production. Rachel has done an extraordinary job on making my great-grandmother’s story even more dramatic, intense and troubling. Add in a cast of this calibre and viewers are in for a real treat.”
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