Viewers of The Thursday Murder Club might want to have some tissues handy, as the film’s director has hinted that there will be moments that could bring on tears before it concludes.
The film adaption of the murder mystery novel will hit theaters later this month and then become available on Netflix. With numerous plot twists, it seems that the audience will also experience a lot of emotional moments.
In Chris Columbus’ words, spoken to Country & Town House, he expressed that the audience will witness their cherished characters truly brought to life. He firmly believes that Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie were destined for these roles.
The movie is incredibly engaging, packed with humor and tension. Moreover, it possesses an unexpected emotional depth that may leave you teary-eyed, needing to wipe away your tears by the climax.
The narrative centers around four individuals enjoying retirement, who decide to start an amateur detective club for fun. However, they unexpectedly stumble upon a genuine murder mystery right in their own neighborhood.

In addition to the main stars previously mentioned, who form the core group of four, the remarkable ensemble includes Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Tom Ellis, and Richard E. Grant.
In a recent conversation with Empire magazine, author Richard Osman defended the choice of Pierce Brosnan for the role of unionist character Ron by saying: “It’s important to take on unconventional, distinctive, and intriguing roles.

In essence, Pierce Brosnan would be an ideal choice for portraying the character Ron.
The writer noted: “Working with Pierce has been one of the most rewarding collaborations in my career. We built a level of trust that allowed us to spontaneously engage in a Laurel-and-Hardy-like exchange, demonstrating our compatibility and shared understanding of each other’s work pace.
The “Thursday Murder Club” is set to hit the big screens on August 22nd, and will be available on Netflix starting August 28th.
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2025-08-08 11:51