Overview

• Anjelica Huston plays Lady Tressilian in the BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie's 'Towards Zero,' premiering March 2, 2025, on BBC One and iPlayer.
• Huston describes the role as a 'rite of passage,' praising Christie's nuanced portrayal of women and complex emotional dynamics.
• The adaptation, produced by Christie's great-grandson James Prichard, continues a trend of modernizing Christie's works with darker themes and layered storytelling.
• Prichard credits recent adaptations, like those by Sarah Phelps, for bringing renewed depth and seriousness to Christie's stories while balancing lighter tones in 'Towards Zero.'
• Huston also reflects on her storied career, personal challenges, and the parallels between her life and her roles, including her memories of iconic figures like Marlon Brando and John Steinbeck.