A new film exploring Agatha Christie's mysterious 1926 disappearance is in development, starring Felicity Jones as the famed author and Vincent Cassel as a fictional detective. Titled Eleven Missing Days, the noir thriller is adapted from Jared Cade's 1998 book Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days, which examines the real-life investigation into Christie's vanishing.
Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team
Felicity Jones portrays Christie, while Vincent Cassel plays retired Belgian detective Jacques Pieters, a fictional character drawn into the case. Ryan McParland joins as Surrey Constable William Kenward, who aids in the search. The ensemble also includes Alfie Allen, Ben Hardy, Stacy Martin, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, and Oliver Trevena. The screenplay is written by Ernesto Foronda (Better Luck Tomorrow), and the film is directed by Bertie Ellwood (Silo).
The Real-Life Mystery
In December 1926, at the height of her fame, Agatha Christie disappeared from her home under bizarre circumstances, sparking a massive search and global media attention. She was found 11 days later at a hotel in Harrogate, registered under an assumed name. The film's synopsis notes: "In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling an Agatha Christie novel itself where everyone in her life became a suspect."
Anticipation for the Film
With its compelling real-life inspiration, talented creative team, and star-studded cast, Eleven Missing Days looks set to be a thrilling addition to the catalogue of screen adaptations linked to the Queen of Crime. The film is currently in production, and further details are awaited.
