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| The Thursday Murder Club | |
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| Directed by | Chris Columbus |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman |
| Produced by | Jennifer Todd[1] |
| Starring | |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Thursday Murder Club is an upcoming American crime film written and directed by Chris Columbus and produced by Amblin Entertainment. It is an adaptation of the 2020 novel of the same name by Richard Osman. It stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley.
Premise[edit]
Septuagenarian amateur sleuths attempt solve a murder. One was a spy, one was a nurse, one was a trade union official and one was a psychiatrist.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Helen Mirren as Elizabeth
- Pierce Brosnan as Ron
- Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim
Production[edit]
On March 5, 2020, it was announced that Ol Parker would write and direct a film adaptation of Richard Osman's debut novel The Thursday Murder Club for Amblin Entertainment, after Amblin acquired the worldwide rights to the project, with Jennifer Todd serving as producer and Osman serving as executive producer.[3] In March 2023, the book's author Richard Osman said filming was set to begin in September 2023 with Steven Spielberg as producer.[4] In November 2023, it was reported that filming was scheduled to begin in March 2024.[5] However, in February 2024 Osman said he was hopeful filming would commence in August 2024 after delays during the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.[6] In April 2024, Chris Columbus was named as director with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley linked to the main cast.[1] A few days later, it was announced that the project had been acquired by Netflix.[7]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in June 2024, in the United Kingdom, and will wrap in September.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Stephan, Katcy (April 18, 2024). "Amblin's 'Thursday Murder Club' Film Lands Director Chris Columbus and Eyes Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (August 29, 2020). "Pointless star Richard Osman says Steven Spielberg wants to make a movie of his new novel". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 5, 2020). "'Mamma Mia 2' Director Ol Parker to Helm Adaptation of Richard Osman's Novel for Amblin (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (March 31, 2023). "Richard Osman shares exciting Thursday Murder Club movie update". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Heath, Nicola (November 14, 2023). "Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club series, visits Australia to promote his new book". ABC News. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian; Mullor, Mier. "The Thursday Murder Club potential release date, cast and all you need to know". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (April 25, 2024). "Netflix Joins 'The Thursday Murder Club', Chris Columbus & Amblin Entertainment's Feature Adaptation Of Big-Selling Richard Osman Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (April 23, 2024). "Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & Ben Kingsley Cast In 'The Thursday Murder Club', Chris Columbus Set To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2024.