Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney has returned for Nespresso’s latest star-studded blockbuster ad in which he plays a wily, Hercule Poirot-style detective.

Also featuring Eva Longoria, Camille Cottin and Kim Go Eun, the clip is a not-so-subtle nod to Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and see Clooney attempting to track down a group of shameless Nespresso pod thieves.

Much to the aggrieved Cottin’s relief, the stolen coffee pods are revealed by Clooney to have been taken by none other than the train’s chef, Eva Longoria.

“Shooting with Nespresso is always a great time, and this particular campaign was unbelievably fun because of the script and the cast. This was my first time working with my long-time friend Eva, who made the perfect culinary duo with Kim trying to deceive me,” Clooney.

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“They both brought such a vibrant energy to set and worked so seamlessly together. It was also wonderful to be reunited with Camille. She always brings a touch of sophistication, which was perfect for this role.”

Breaking worldwide from tomorrow (15th January), the big-budget mystery will feature throughout Nespresso promotional material for the rest of the year, including on all digital platforms, social media and in-store activations.

Longoria added: “Nespresso campaigns are always iconic because of the casting, and I’m thrilled that I’m now part of the family. Shooting the campaign was such a fun experience because of how light and comedic the script was, as well as the rapport that we all had working alongside each other.

“I’ve known George for a long time, but this was our first time working on a project together, and it was such a pleasure being on set with him, Kim and Camille.”