Daisy Ridley is entering the world of Agatha Christie for the second time as she’s announced as starring in The Christie Affair from Miramax TV, based on the novel by Nina de Gramont. It tells the story of the disappearance of legendary crime novellist Christie from 3rd to the 14th December 1926, a period of time she claimed to have no memory of. Daisy will be playing the mistress of Christie’s husband, the character from who’s perspective the novel is told.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to be joined by Daisy on this incredible project – as both the star as well as our producing partner”, Marc Helwig, Head of Worldwide Television at Miramax TV, said in a statement via TheWrap. “Daisy is one of the most captivating and talented actors working today, and we’re excited for her to bring Nina de Gramont’s fascinating ‘Nan O’Dea’ to life.
The Christie Affair was published by St. Martin’s Press in February, based loosely on true events and incorporating elements of various different conspiracy theories and unanswered questions. The novel became a #1 bestsellser in the United Kingdom, and was promoted in the U.S. by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club.
This is Ridley’s second time crossing paths with Christie; she previously appeared in Murder on the Orient Express, a film adaptation of one of Christie’s best-known novels.
