New Thursday Murder Club short film with deleted book storyline is available to watch now

Netflix’s smash-hit series, “The Thursday Murder Club“, is being rewarded with a fresh delight for its admirers to celebrate its triumph.

Director Chris Columbus hinted at it before release, and now Netflix has debuted a brief film titled “The Priest Who Wasn’t a Priest“. This narrative stems from a storyline in Richard Osman’s book that didn’t end up in the movie’s final edition.

As a dedicated gaming enthusiast diving into this engaging narrative world, I can’t help but feel intrigued by the enigma surrounding the local priest, Father Mackie (Joseph Marcell), who made a fleeting appearance in the movie. Book readers have long been whispering about Father Mackie’s hidden story, and now, this short film promises to unveil all the secrets!

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Additionally, The Priest Who Wasn’t a Priest offers an initial portrayal of Sarah Niles as Donna’s mother Patrice, a character intended to appear towards the end of the film but was ultimately omitted.

You can watch the new Thursday Murder Club short right now on TUDUM.

Chris Columbus, who’s known for his brilliance, wanted to reveal a scene that didn’t quite make it into the final version of the film. This special scene is particularly dear to him and he’s sharing it with all the fans of Father Mackie,” Osman shared with TUDUM.

Indeed, taking out Father Mackie’s storyline was just one of several adaptations made when transitioning the narrative from The Thursday Murder Club novel to film.

After the publication, enthusiasts of the book have not held back in expressing their strong opinions about a significant alteration to Bogdan’s narrative, labeling it as “inexcusable” and pondering over its impact on a possible sequel should it be announced.

Since The Thursday Murder Club garnered an impressive 24.7 million views in its initial weekend on Netflix and continues to be the platform’s most-viewed film, it seems likely that the writers will need to devise a solution for the conundrum posed by the character of Bogdan.

Perhaps, the supporters might find some solace knowing that there is fresh content from the Thursday Murder Club for them to savor.

The Thursday Murder Club is now available to watch on Netflix.

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2025-09-04 18:51