The Thursday Murder Club (film)
The Thursday Murder Club is an upcoming mystery film written and directed by Chris Columbus, and based on Richard Osman's 2020 novel of the same name.
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| Directed by | Chris Columbus |
| Written by | Chris Columbus |
| Based on | The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best, a retired spy
- Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, a former union leader
- Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, an ex psychiatrist
- Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft, a former nurse
- David Tennant
- Jonathan Pryce
- Naomi Ackie
- Daniel Mays
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Production
In March 2020, Amblin Entertainment announced they had purchased the film rights to Richard Osman's then upcoming The Thursday Murder Club, with Ol Parker initially attached to write and direct.[1]
In April 2024, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley were announced as Elizabeth, Ron and Ibrahim, with Chris Columbus replacing Parker as director and screenwriter,[2] and Netflix coming aboard as distributors.[3] In May, Celia Imrie was cast as Joyce.[4]
In June, supporting cast members were announced to include David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays and Henry Lloyd-Hughes.[5]
References
- "AMBLIN ASKS WHODUNIT? WITH 'THURSDAY MURDER CLUB'". Amblin Press. March 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2024.
- Hibbs, James (April 21, 2024). "Richard Osman confirms Calendar Girls star as Joyce in Thursday Murder Club film". Radio Times. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- Wiseman, Andreas (June 17, 2024). "David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays & Henry Lloyd-Hughes Join Netflix & Amblin's Richard Osman Adaptation 'The Thursday Murder Club'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2024.