The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman took the world by storm when it was first released in 2020, so it’s no surprise the crime book’s getting the movie treatment.
Set to be directed by Chris Columbus, the director of Home Alone and the first two Harry Potter films, here’s what you need to know!
Is The Thursday Murder Club being made into a movie?
Yes! In 2020, shortly after the book – which follows four friends living in a retirement village as they attempt to solve a murder – was released, Steven Spielberg acquired the adaptation rights to The Thursday Murder Club.
After a few years of delay, mainly caused by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, production is now officially underway.
Where can I watch The Thursday Murder Club?
You’ll be able to watch The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix – the streaming giant won the distribution rights.
As for when you’ll be able to watch the movie, filming commenced on June 27, 2024, meaning it likely won’t be released until 2025; watch this space for the exact release date.
Richard Osman has confirmed though that the movie will have a theatrical release in cinemas before being released onto Netflix.
Who will play Elizabeth in Thursday Murder Club?
Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren is set to play Elizabeth, the ex-spy, in The Thursday Murder Club movie adaptation.
Who will play Joyce in The Thursday Murder Club?
Lovable Joyce, who narrates the majority of the story in the book, will be played by Celia Imrie of Calendar Girls and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel fame.
Who would play Ron in The Thursday Murder Club?
Fiery Ron will be played by Pierce Brosnan.
Who will play Ibrahim in The Thursday Murder Club movie?
Sir Ben Kingsley is set to play imperturbable psychiatrist Ibrahim.
Who else will be in the movie?
The Thursday Murder Club will also star Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Ingrid Oliver, Richard E Grant, Sarah Niles, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell and Paul Freeman.
