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The Thursday Murder Club’s first trailer is released as Helen Mirren, 79, and Pierce Brosnan, 71, transform into amateur sleuths in VERY star-studded adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel

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The debut trailer for “The Thursday Murder Club” is now available, giving viewers a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Netflix adaption based on Richard Osman’s popular book.

In a fascinating twist, the esteemed Dame Helen Mirren, aged 79, has been cast as Elizabeth Best; Sir Ben Kingsley, aged 81, will assume the character of Ibrahim Arif; and Pierce Brosnan, also 71, steps into the role of Ron Ritchie.

In the video, we see Helen making an announcement at the elegant Country Chase estate, revealing that their latest unsolved mystery dates back to May 11, 1973.

On Wednesday, the trailer captivated viewers right from the start, with its initial 30 seconds depicting a chilling scene involving a woman being forcefully thrown from a window, covered in blood.

In the much-awaited reveal, it was Helen who stepped into the role of Elizabeth, elucidating the purpose behind the Thursday Murder Club as she meticulously examined papers using a magnifying glass.

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Then, several unsettling sequences from the movie unfolded on screen, as a skeleton was enclosed in a body bag and a crime scene was cordoned off by police tape.

In the finale that appeared full of thrilling activities, the trailer depicted Helen utilizing her spy skills, notably driving through city streets at high speed during a chase scene.

On Thursday, August 28, it was announced that the movie will be premiering exclusively on our streaming service.

The cast, also including Celia Imrie, were seen in some very serious first look images last week,

Richard mentioned that he is currently permitted to formally disclose the identities of three out of the four individuals who make up the Thursday Murder Club.

‘The role of Elizabeth will be taken up by the individual whom I’m frequently told in the streets that they should portray Elizabeth – it’s Helen Mirren, and this is quite thrilling!’

Ibrahim is equivalent to Sir Ben Kingsley. As for Ron, they plan to cast someone exceptionally good-looking for the role, but since he’s supposed to be less charismatic, let’s just say they’ll have to tone him down a bit… Pierce Brosnan will be that person.

He mentioned: “Joyce, our discussions are ongoing, but it’s the name that I hear people yell out at me the loudest on the streets.

Last week, it was revealed that Chris Columbus would be directing the project, and Richard proceeded to discuss its specifics.

He mentioned that there will be plenty more filming sessions in the upcoming weeks. The shooting for this project will take place from late June through September, and it will all happen right here in England.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d like to share an interesting connection between Chris Columbus, the renowned director known for masterpieces like Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Alone, and the first two Harry Potter films, and The Goonies – a classic movie that holds a special place in many hearts. Interestingly, it turns out that this timeless adventure is none other than Ingrid Oliver’s favorite film of all time, as her husband, Richard, revealed.

He added: ‘He’s working on the script at the moment’.

Richard continued: ‘Imagine a poster featuring Mirren, Kingsley, and Brosnan – that’s what it could look like as summer progresses. If you have any questions about Ben Kingsley or his perspectives, feel free to ask during our Q&A podcast edition. I’m looking forward to having tea with him on a bus…’

Additionally, we have actors like Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tony Curran, Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, Ingrid Oliver, and David Tennant joining the cast as well.

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Besides that, we have Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tony Curran, Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, Ingrid Oliver, and David Tennant joining the team.

As a devoted enthusiast, I delve into the captivating world of The Thursday Murder Club, a band of vibrant seniors residing in a tranquil retirement community. Together, we unravel the perplexing mystery surrounding the homicide of a prominent real estate mogul.

A group of retired detective enthusiasts consists of Elizabeth, a former spy, the grumpy ex-union representative Ron, Joyce who used to be a nurse, and Ibrahim, a psychologist by profession.

In a covert fashion, Richard penned his book across approximately 18 months, and soon enough, it became a focal point of a heated competition among ten publishers. Eventually, Penguin Random House secured the publishing rights for a substantial amount exceeding seven figures in 2019.

2020 saw the publication of The Thursday Murder Club, which was an extraordinary success, making it the sole book to sell over a million copies during its release year, and ranking as the third-highest selling hardback novel following Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” and JK Rowling’s “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows.

After it, there were three subsequent installments: “The Man Who Died Twice” in 2021, “The Bullet That Missed” in 2022, and “The Last Devil to Die” in 2023. Another one is set for publication next year.

The novels have turned into a runaway success story, selling more than 10 million copies globally.

quickly, Steven Spielberg’s renowned production company, Amblin Entertainment, successfully acquired the movie adaptation rights for the book, outbidding 13 other film studios in the process.

Initially, it was planned that Ol Parker would both write and direct the movie, and filming was scheduled to start in March. It was speculated that Meryl Streep and Viola Davis might take on the leading roles.

The original plan for this movie was that Ol Parker would pen and direct it, with shooting slated for March. It was rumored that Meryl Streep and Viola Davis could potentially star in it.

The Thursday Murder Club will be released on Netflix on August 28. 

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2025-05-29 23:49

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