The Thursday Murder Club leading lady Helen Mirren links arms with her a-list co-stars as they join writer Richard Osman at first photocall for the new crime comedy film

Daily Mail​

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The Thursday Murder Club's leading lady Helen Mirren was in great spirits as she linked arms with her co-stars Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kinsley and Pierce Brosnan at the film's photocall on Tuesday.
The actress, 80, cut a glamorous figure in a chic blue and white shirt dress as she posed with her fellow thespians while promoting the crime comedy film based on Richard Osman 's best-selling novel.
Meanwhile, Richard joined his a-list cast of actors as they posed for the cameras at the event held at London 's British Library.
The 6ft7" writer, 54, looked smart in a grey blazer and black top as he let his cast take centre stage for the shoot.
Elsewhere, adding to her stylish look, Helen - sandwiched between Ben and Pierce - added light blue loafers and statement white earrings.
Celia, 73, meanwhile was very demure in a navy blazer-style top which she paired with black pinstripe trousers and glam diamond jewellery.
Not to be outdone, both Pierce, 72, and Ben, 81, looked smart in sharp blazers for the event.
While director Chris Columbus was also on hand to show his support.
The Thursday Murder Club centers on a witty group of retirees who spend their days in a peaceful retirement community—bonding over their shared hobby of solving cold cases.
But their quiet pastime takes a thrilling turn when they stumble upon a fresh murder mystery that demands their attention.
Mirren leads the cast as Elizabeth, a sharp ex-spy with a knack for uncovering secrets.
Brosnan plays Ron, a former union activist with a passionate spirit.
While Ben Kingsley portrays Ibrahim, an insightful ex-psychiatrist.
Celia Imrie rounds out the group as Joyce, a compassionate ex-nurse who balances the team.
It is directed by Chris Columbus, known for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with a screenplay penned by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote.
Osman wrote the book in secret over 18 months, sparking a fierce 10-way bidding war before Penguin Random House secured the rights for a seven-figure deal in 2019.
Upon its 2020 release, The Thursday Murder Club became the only novel that year to sell over one million copies, ranking as the third best-selling hardback behind Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol and JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The success led to three sequels: The Man Who Died Twice (2021), The Bullet That Missed (2022), and The Last Devil to Die (2023). A fifth installment is already planned for publication next year.