Agatha Christie’s ‘Towards Zero,’ Starring Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys, Sets April Premiere Date and Releases Trailer
Get ready for a fresh dose of Agatha Christie magic. The latest adaptation of her classic novel ‘Towards Zero’ is hitting screens soon, and it’s packed with big names. Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys lead the cast, promising a gripping take on this 1944 murder mystery. I’ve been waiting for this one, and it’s finally dropping next month.
The premiere is set for April 16, 2025, on BritBox, with a three-day rollout that keeps us hooked. Episode one lands on Wednesday, followed by episode two on Thursday, April 17, and the finale on Friday, April 18. It’s a short, intense ride—perfect for a weekend binge. A trailer just dropped too, giving us a taste of the tension and drama ahead.
This story takes us back to England in 1936. Nevile Strange, a British tennis star played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen, stirs up trouble when he decides to spend the summer with his ex-wife Audrey, portrayed by Ella Lily Hyland. They head to Gull’s Point, a coastal estate owned by Nevile’s aunt, Lady Tressilian, brought to life by Huston. Things get messy fast when Nevile’s new wife Kay, played by Mimi Keene, joins the mix. Old feelings and new rivalries clash, and it’s no surprise murder follows.
The cast doesn’t stop there. We’ve got a lineup of colorful characters adding depth to the mystery. Anjana Vasan plays a worn-out lady’s companion, while Clarke Peters steps in as a sharp family lawyer. There’s also a mysterious valet, a bitter cousin, an orphan with questions, and even a French con man, all tangled in this deadly web. Matthew Rhys takes on Inspector Leach, a detective fighting his own demons while trying to crack the case before another body drops.
‘Towards Zero’ isn’t your typical whodunit. Christie wrote it with a twist—it’s about the moment a murder begins to take shape, not just the act itself. The title hints at that slow build to chaos, and I’m curious how they’ll pull it off on screen. Sam Yates directs this three-parter, with Rachel Bennette handling the script. They’ve got a solid track record, so expectations are high.
Huston’s a legend, no doubt. She won an Oscar for ‘Prizzi’s Honor’ back in the day and has a knack for commanding the screen. Pairing her with Rhys, who killed it in ‘The Americans,’ feels like a dream team for a Christie tale. Jackson-Cohen’s no stranger to dark stories either—he starred in ‘The Haunting of Hill House’—and Keene’s got a following from ‘Sex Education.’ It’s a mix of heavy hitters and rising stars that’s hard to ignore.
Filming happened in Bristol and along the Devon coast, giving it that moody, seaside vibe Christie fans love. BritBox is banking on this one, and it’s easy to see why. Their past Christie adaptations, like ‘Murder is Easy,’ pulled in big numbers—7 million viewers in the UK alone. ‘Towards Zero’ has that same potential, especially with this cast and a trailer that’s already got me guessing.
Mark your calendars for April 16. This is one mystery we won’t want to miss. Will Inspector Leach solve it in time? Who’s behind the murder? I’ve got my theories, but with Christie, you never really know until the end.