Richard Osman announces major update for Thursday Murder Club fans
Richard Osman had the nation hooked in 2020 with his crime novel series, The Thursday Murder Club.
The book centres around four pensioners residing in a tranquil retirement village. However, things take an unexpected twist when they form a club to probe unsolved murders and a real crime takes place.
Bookworms were overjoyed when news broke that the novel was being adapted into a film, which started shooting last year.
Viewers can look forward to seeing stars such as Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie portraying Elizabeth Best, Ron Ritchie, Ibrahim Arif and Joyce Meadowcroft.
This week, Richard took to Instagram to share some exciting news about the forthcoming film, set to hit UK cinemas on August 22 and available for streaming on Netflix from August 28, reports the Express.
The 54-year-old posted: "AWESOME COMPETITION ALERT!!! I have ten pairs of tickets to give away for the World Premiere of 'The Thursday Murder Club' movie, for subscribers to my newsletter, tomorrow!"
"See the film! See all the stars! Maybe even see my Mum! Link to subscribe is in my bio, and good luck!!!"
It didn't take long for people to respond to the post, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming film. One fan commented: "Would be such a dream! I loveeeee all 4 books and can't wait for the fifth."
Another person wrote: "Omgggggg I have never been more excited!!!! This is one of my favourite series! !" Another follower said: "I'd love to attend".
One fan expressed their excitement, saying: "This would be a dream come true."
Another chimed in with: "I looooove the boooks! Cannot wait for the movie!!!".
Discussing the inspiration behind The Thursday Murder Club book, Richard revealed to Tudum that it was his mother's retirement community that sparked the idea.
He shared: "You just sit and chat with these people and they've lived these extraordinary lives. You hear these amazing stories and gossip and wisdom.
"You think, 'These people are so overlooked.' The idea that these people with their wisdom and their invisibility would be the perfect people to solve [a crime] is exactly where The Thursday Murder Club comes from.
"Take these people who are underestimated but who have these incredible skills, put them together, and they can achieve anything."
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