Ali Fazal, who was last seen in the Hollywood flick Victoria and Abdul, is all set to star in another Hollywood movie, this time alongside Gal Gadot, of Wonder Woman fame. The duo is set to star in the on-screen modern-day adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile and is set be directed by Kenneth Branagh. Kenneth has directed some immensely popular and successful film including the first film the Thor series, Hamlet, As You Like It, Murder On The Orient Express amongst many others.

Confirming the news, Ali said, “Yes I am part of this wonderful journey and I look forward to being a part of it. My mother and I have always been huge fans of Agatha Christie Novels."

The film explores the investigation Hercule Poirot sets upon due to certain mysterious events that occur on a cruise ship on the Nile. A murder... As the investigation goes on and a handful of suspects come into question, several of the suspects also meet their demise, further deepening the mystery. It is slated to go on floors later this month in London and parts of Europe.

The film is part of the series by 20th Century Fox which earlier saw the much successful film, Murder On The Orient Express taking in major monies at the Box Office worldwide. It boasted of a stellar cast including Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp, and others. Death On The Nile has previously been made in 1978 starring legends including Bette Davis, Maggie Smith, Mia Farrow, and others.