Move aside, Mystery Inc., because The Thursday Murder Club is here to get to the bottom of Netflix’s juicy mystery!
Netflix has released the first trailer for The Thursday Murder Club. The upcoming murder mystery is heading our way on August 28th, and to make sure we are all suitably excited for this bold new whodunnit, the streamer has detected a clue-packed new trailer. The film, which is based on Richard Osman’s international best-selling novel, has assembled a fantastic ensemble cast to bring the mystery to life. Led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, the film follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun.
However, when an unexplained death occurs on their doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Christ Columbus, the film looks spectacular. But don’t take my word for it, follow your nose down to the trailer for your first look!
SYNOPSIS
Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.
CAST & CREW
Alongside our team of excellent super sleuths, the film stars Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, Richard E. Grant, and Ingrid Oliver. Christ Columbus directs from a screenplay by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote. Jennifer Todd and Chris Columbus serve as the film’s producers with Jo Burn, Richard Osman, Eleanor Columbus, Holly Bario, and Jeb Brody executive producing.
RELEASE
What a fantastic new trailer, and what an impressive cast! Chris Columbus has gathered a remarkable ensemble to bring this film to life, and the results look promising. The chemistry between the characters seems incredibly engaging. Plus, it is wonderful to see Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren collaborating again after working together on Paramount+’s MobLand. If the film can capture the atmosphere of Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, we may be in for an extraordinary murder mystery, which is an exciting prospect. But who is the killer? Is it an obvious choice, or someone they would least suspect?
All will be revealed when The Thursday Murder Club arrives globally on Netflix on August 28th.
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