Richard Osman’s crime novel The Thursday Murder Club has enjoyed resounding success, with the original book spawning three additional entries, each of which propelled the author onto bestseller lists across the world.
So it’s no surprise that the famous story has been picked up by Netflix and now comes with an incredible cast. If you want to know when this mysterious adaptation will be released and who stars, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
We also have a similar guide for the next season of the biggest show on the platform right now, Bridgerton.
When could The Thursday Murder Club be released on Netflix?
Filming on the adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club is set to begin this summer, so hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for it to land on Netflix.
A release in 2025 is likelyalthough lead times may depend on the length of production and possible delays along the way.
Is The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix a TV series or a movie?
The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix will be a movie rather than a TV series. It will be written and directed by Chris Columbus and produced by Jennifer Todd.
This could mean it could benefit from a limited theatrical release – we’ve seen this happen with other projects, such as Knives Out spin-off Glass Onion. However, no such plans have been confirmed yet.
Who is in the cast of The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix?
The four main retirees tasked with solving the film’s crimes have now been confirmed, alongside other key players. As you’ll see below, some major stars are attached:
- Helene Mirren as Elizabeth Best, ex-spy and founder of the Murder Club
- Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, a headstrong former union official
- Mr Ben Kingsley like Ibrahim Arif, a retired psychiatrist
- Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcraft, former nurse and new club recruit
- Naomi Ackie as Police Officer Donna
- Jonathan Pryce as Stephen, Elizabeth’s husband
Other names have also been announced, although the characters they play are currently under wraps:
- David tennant
- Danny Mays
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Tennant’s announcement got fans excited: the actor had a huge 2023, returning to sci-fi series Doctor Who and starring alongside Michael Sheen in part two of the fantasy hit Neil Gaiman, Good Omens.
What is the plot of Netfix’s The Thursday Murder Club?
Here is the official logline for the Netflix film:
The story follows a group of friends in a retirement home who come together to solve murders for fun, but find themselves caught up in a real-life case. Mirren will play ex-spy Elizabeth, Kingsley will play ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim and Brosnan will play former union activist Ron.
Based on this, we can assume that the film will be based on the events of the first book, where a property developer is found dead in Kent, where the Pensioners are based.
It’s of course possible that Netflix is changing things up for the film to keep audiences on the edge of their seats – we should find out more in the coming months.
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