Ben Affleck to Direct and Star in Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Movie

According to a report by Deadline Oscar Winner Ben Affleck will direct and star in an Agatha Christie murder mystery movie with 20th Century Fox.

Ben Affleck garnered critical acclaim as a director when his movie "Argo" won Best Picture in the Oscars. 

Christopher Keyser takes the helm for script writing for the movie.

Aside from being a director, Ben Affleck will also be a producer along with Jennifer Todd, Matt Damon and the Agatha Christie estate.

Murder Mystery

The murder mystery movie is adapted from Agatha Christie's short story and play "Witness for the Prosecution."

Comingsoon.net explains the plot of the story:

"When wealthy spinster Emily French is found murdered, suspicion falls on Leonard Vole, the man to whom she hastily bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide them with an alibi.

However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms. French's housekeeper, Janet, gives damning evidence against Vole, and, as Romaine's cross-examination begins, her motives come under scrutiny from the courtroom. One question remains, will justice prevail?"

Critical Acclaim

The story was first made into a movie in 1957 by director Billy Wilder and received critical acclaim receiving for six Academy Awards including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture.