Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Ben Kingsley are poised to grace the silver screen in ‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ an upcoming film adaptation of Richard Osman’s best-selling novel. Under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Chris Columbus, the movie will revolve around a group of elderly friends residing in a retirement home. These extraordinary individuals, despite their age, engage in the peculiar pastime of solving murders for entertainment. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they find themselves embroiled in a real-life murder mystery. Mirren will assume the role of Elizabeth, a former spy, while Kingsley will portray Ibrahim, an ex-psychiatrist. Brosnan will lend his talent to the character of Ron, a retired union activist. The search for an actress to portray the fourth member of their sleuthing quartet, Joyce, is currently underway. Production for ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ will commence in the United Kingdom at the end of June and is scheduled to continue through September. Chris Columbus, renowned for his directorial prowess in ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, will helm the adaptation of Osman’s literary masterpiece. Osman’s novel has captivated over 10 million readers and spawned a series of sequels. In 2020, he sold the rights to ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ to Steven Spielberg, setting the project in motion. Osman, a prominent figure in British television, is widely recognized for his hosting roles in ‘Pointless’ and ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games.’ Prior to his on-screen career, he held the position of Creative Director at production companies Hat Trick Productions and Endemol UK, where he oversaw popular shows like ‘Deal or No Deal.’ His departure from Endemol Shine UK in 2020 marked a pivotal moment in his career.
Brosnan, Mirren, and Kingsley to Star in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Adaptation
