Murder on the Orient Express is one of the most famous novels ever written by legendary British author Agatha Christie. First published in 1934, it tells the story of iconic fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, as he investigates a murder that took place during a train journey from Istanbul to London.

Christie’s book has been adapted for the screen on several occasions. A 1974 film featuring an all-star cast including Sean Connery, Vanessa Redgrave and Ingrid Bergman was critically acclaimed, while a 2001 made-for-TV movie was less well-received.

But a new movie version of the novel looks set to impress. Variety reports that Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer, Johnny Depp and John Pena have all signed on to appear in a new reworking of Murder on the Orient Express – joining a starry ensemble cast that already includes legendary British stage actor Derek Jacobi and Jekyll & Hyde star Tom Bateman.

Daisy Ridley and Judi Dench lead star-studded cast of new Agatha Christie movie