David Tennant (Doctor Who), Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes), Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), Daniel Mays (Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget), and Henry Lloyd-Hughes (Killing Eve) are joining Amblin and Netflix’s much-anticipated movie The Thursday Murder Club.
Star-Studded Ensemble Joins the Club
They join an outstanding line-up, recently revealed to include Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. Filming begins later this month.
An Unmissable Crime-Comedy
The film, written and directed by Chris Columbus, will follow a group of friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders for fun but find themselves embroiled in a real one. The main quartet includes Mirren as ex-spy Elizabeth, Kingsley as ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim, Brosnan as former union activist Ron, and Imrie as ex-nurse Joyce.
A Talented Production Team
Produced by Jennifer Todd and Chris Columbus, with executive producers Holly Bario, Jeb Brody, Eleanor Columbus, and Jo Burn. The film is based on Richard Osman’s 2020 novel of the same name. Osman himself shared his excitement: I think this is the greatest British cast assembled since the [Harry Potter] movies
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Noticeable Performances Involved
Osman praised the cast further on his podcast The Rest Is Entertainment. Speaking of Osman’s podcast popularity offers insightful context into his presence in British media; Osman is widely recognized for hosting BBC’s House of Games and previously served as the quizmaster on Pointless. His extended tenure at Endemol UK cemented his reputation before he left in 2020.
Additions Worth Mentioning
The casting news is particularly thrilling given the diverse range of talent involved. Jonathan Pryce’s previous work in The Two Popes showcased his ability to captivate audiences with compelling performances.
A Noteworthy Lineup Continues Rising
This collaborative project between Netflix and Amblin follows other notable works such as Carry-On, starring Jason Bateman and Taron Egerton. With talents like Mays routed through Curtis Brown Group & UTA, Tennant from Independent Talent Group, Pryce represented by Julian Belfrage Associates and Anonymous Content, Lloyd-Hughes by Accelerate and Mosaic, and Ackie from CAA, Hamilton Hodell, Range Media Partners, and Peikoff Mahan Law Office—this lineup guarantees another robust offering bound for critical acclaim.
Fans’ Anticipation Builds Up Before Release
This film seems poised to bring high expectations due to its power-packed ensemble. With Filming starting soon, anticipation only builds for what could be a uniquely enthralling crime-comedy masterpiece set within a deceptively peaceful retirement home.
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