Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club release date, cast, trailer and more
The Thursday Murder Club is set to make its debut on the big screen and Netflix, with Richard Osman, who is wed to Ingrid Oliver, providing eager fans with a thrilling update.
Adapted from Osman's debut novel released in 2020, The Thursday Murder Club, which boasts a trailer, centres around a quartet of ageing amateur detectives as they endeavour to crack a murder case.
Production kicked off in 2024, with none other than Steven Spielberg on board as producer, while Osman has been actively updating his followers on the latest progress. Via Instagram, he broke the news that the film would be hitting both cinemas and television screens, addressing concerns that some supporters might miss out on the experience.
He announced: "Some very good news for everyone who wanted to see #TheThursdayMurderClub in UK cinemas. Netflix have listened to the clamour, and the film will now have a run in UK cinemas."
Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and more.
When is The Thursday Murder Club out?
The Thursday Murder Club is slated for a UK cinema release on August 22.
Following its theatrical run, the film will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 28, with a duration of nearly two hours.
Who stars in The Thursday Murder Club?
The main four characters, Elizabeth Best, Ron Ritchie, Ibrahim Arif and Joyce Meadowcroft, will be played by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie.
Osman recently addressed the contentious choice of Ron's actor, explaining to Empire: "You have to do something unusual and different and interesting.
"Here's the key thing about Pierce Brosnan playing Ron: Pierce Brosnan is who Ron would choose to play Ron."
Doctor Who alumnus David Tennant has been confirmed to portray Ian Ventham, alongside Jonathan Pryce who will be seen as Elizabeth's spouse Stephen.
Naomi Ackie is set to appear as PC Donna De Freitas, with Daniel Mays taking on the role of DCI Chris Hudson and Henry Lloyd-Hughes cast as Bogdan.
The film also boasts a stellar supporting cast including Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles and Ingrid Oliver.
Is there a trailer for The Thursday Murder Club?
As for the eagerly anticipated trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, it offers viewers a sneak peek into Cooper's Chase, the tranquil retirement village that the protagonists call home.
The plot thickens when a murder occurs in the vicinity, prompting Joyce and her companions to take on the challenge of cracking yet another enigma.
The announcement has sparked considerable excitement among fans, with one commenting: "The perfect cast, I am sooooo looking forward to seeing this film, love all the books, get ready to snuggle in and be totally enthralled."
Another fan expressed their surprise and anticipation, saying: "Totally didn't expect this book series to be adapted by Netflix, really looking forward to this. I hope it's good. And man this cast is stacked!"
The Thursday Murder Club is slated for release in UK cinemas on August 22, followed by its availability on Netflix starting August 28.
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