Netflix fans rave over ‘perfect cast' as The Thursday Murder Club trailer drops
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The first trailer for The Thursday Murder Club is finally here, with fans raving over the 'perfect' cast.
The upcoming murder mystery film, based on Richard Osman's best-selling novel of the same name, will be released on Netflix on August 28 – which is, unsurprisingly, a Thursday.
Fresh from their efforts on the gangster series MobLand, Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan will be teaming up again for the whodunnit, leading the A-list names on board alongside Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie.
They star as retirees who spend their free time solving cold cases for the pure fun of it, but things take a murderous turn when they are thrown into a real crime on their doorstep.
Naomi Ackie, Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis, David Tennant and Daniel Mays make up the rest of the line-up.
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After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, the first teaser was dropped today and began with a woman's body being thrown out of a window and landing with a knife in her chest.
Elizabeth (Helen), Ron (Pierce) and Ibrahim (Ben) showed off their crime-fighting prowess as they surrounded a board of evidence – when they were interrupted by a fellow retirement village resident questioning whether the room is 'normally reserved for jigsaws'.
'Welcome to Coopers Chase. We investigate cold cases,' Elizabeth cryptically warned, before introducing the team as the 'Thursday Murder Club'.
When the murder raised fears among locals, Joyce (Imrie) shared her delight over the thought of a new investigation to tackle, cheering: 'There's been a murder, an actual murder. Now we've got a real case to solve. Isn't it wonderful?
'Obviously RIP and all that.'
Chris Columbus, Home Alone director, helmed the movie, while Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote penned the screenplay.
While we have a few months to wait before the release, fans couldn't help but celebrate the first glimpse, raving about Dame Helen and co in starring roles.
Underneath the trailer on YouTube, Karenawoopa1 commented: '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 [sic].'
Littlelion18 agreed: 'Eeeee!!! Helen Mirren is the perfect Elizabeth! I cannot wait [sic].'
Deborahprager330 penned: 'I've read all the books and they were brilliant I've just watched the trailer and it looks fabulous and exciting and with the perfect cast definitely a winner roll on 28th August.'
Over on Twitter, SirDennis raved: 'Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren got to be my new fave Bonnie and Clyde reincarnation. The Chemistry is just villain [flames]. First on Mobland and now this one.'
Austin Graham wrote: 'That cast is amazing, can't wait to see them solve mysteries together on August 28. Sounds fun!'
As Stephanie Hawkins added: 'Can't wait to see this star-studded cast in action! August 28 can't come soon enough.'
The official synopsis reads: 'Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim and Joyce – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. More Trending
'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.'
Richard first released The Thursday Murder Club in 2020 to huge acclaim, and followed it up with The Man Who Died Twice in 2021, The Bullet That Missed the following year, and The Last Devil to Die in 2023.
His fourth instalment of the Thursday Murder Club series, The Impossible Fortune, is set to be released in September.
The Thursday Murder Club premieres on Netflix on August 28.
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