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Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Netflix release trailer as Pierce Brosnan to star in new murder mystery
Pierce Brosnan is set to star in a new film for Netflix based on Richard Osman's bestselling book, The Thursday Murder Club. The murder mystery bestseller, written by the TV presenter, will star Pierce alongside Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as a group of retirees who solve cold case murders for fun. However, when an unexplained murder occurs on their doorstep, the group's casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves doing a real whodunit. Pierce Brosnan is set to star in a new film for Netflix based on Richard Osman's bestselling book, The Thursday Murder Club. Pic: Netflix Directed by Chris Columbus — whose credits include the first two Home Alone movies and the first two Harry Potter movies — the all-star cast already has the approval of the book's author, Richard Osman, more than on board. 'I can't believe that this wonderful cast and crew are bringing the Thursday Murder Club so vividly to life,' Richard said. 'I'm so proud of the books, and this trailer has made me even more excited about Chris Columbus' film.' The Thursday Murder Club releases on Netflix on Thursday (of course), August 28.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
First trailer released for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club
First trailer released for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club The upcoming Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club has unveiled its first trailer before its Netflix debut later this year. Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' adaptation. (Image: Netflix © 2024 / Giles Keyte ) Netflix's eagerly awaited adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club is set to hit the platform this year, with the first tantalising clips from the film now available for viewing. The former Pointless host's murder mystery is set around a retirement home in a fictitious village in Kent and is coming to Netflix later this year. The streaming giant has confirmed that the star-studded movie will premiere exclusively on its platform on August 28, 2025, which quite fittingly happens to be a Thursday. It centres around four spirited retirees who spend their days solving cold case murders for amusement, and wait until you find out who's playing them.... For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The film has been directed by Chris Columbus, who is no stranger to a high profile movie having directed films like Home Alone and several of the Harry Potter franchise. The preview introduces us to the characters played by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, as they meet Celia Imrie's character for the first time while investigating a cold case from the 70s. Celia's character Joyce asks the other Coopers Chase residents, "isn't this room usually used for jigsaws?", to which Helen Mirren's character Elizabeth says, "not on a Thursday, no." The clip also shows Joyce getting rather overexcited when a present-day murder takes place, and offers sneak peeks at the characters portrayed by Naomi Ackie and Ingrid Oliver. The official blurb for the film reads: "Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun." Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best and Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft. Earlier this week, the author expressed his excitement about the trailer release on his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment. He said: "On Thursday, the very first trailer for the Thursday Murder Club film is being released. If you want to see it a bit early, you can follow my newsletter if you go to Instagram or Twitter, it's in the bio. "You sign up and you'll see it an hour before everyone else. But yeah, the first trailer, the teaser trailer, is out on Thursday, Netflix releasing the first trailer so you get to see all of those amazing actors playing those roles in that trailer." Podcast co-host Marina Hyde joked: "I'm already signed up to your newsletter." Richard replied: "Well, you're going to see it an hour early then." To which Marina quipped: "Can you actually just email me so I can see if before then?" Richard responded: "Oh yeah, and get sued by Netflix, great idea." You can read more here. The Thursday Murder Club will be released on Netflix on 28th August, 2025. Article continues below
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Thursday Murder Club Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie Join Forces To Solve Murder Case
Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for The Thursday Murder Club, the highly anticipated adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling debut novel. Directed by Chris Columbus (known for helming Home Alone and the first two Harry Potter films), the murder mystery is set to premiere on August 28 on the streaming platform. The film stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie as four retirees — Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce — who spend their leisure time solving unsolved murders from the comfort of their retirement village. But things take a serious turn when a real murder occurs right on their doorstep. The teaser opens with Elizabeth talking about a 1973 cold case with the group, setting the tone for their quirky but clever investigations. 'Oh my god! Isn't this room usually for jigsaws?' Joyce asks when she finds the group discussing the case. 'Not on a Thursday,' Elizabeth replied, marking the start of Joyce's induction into the unusual club. Joyce, initially hesitant, soon becomes a willing participant. 'There's been a murder, an actual murder!' she tells the group. 'Now we've got a real case to solve. Isn't it wonderful? Obviously, R.I.P. and all that…' The screenplay is written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote. The film is produced by Netflix and Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, with Jennifer Todd and Chris Columbus as producers. Executive producers of the whodunnit project include Osman himself, Jo Burn, Eleanor Columbus, Holly Bario, and Jeb Brody. The ensemble cast also features Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jonathan Pryce, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Ingrid Oliver, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, and Richard E. Grant. Production on the film took place between June and September 2024. The film is based on the first of Osman's four-book series, which also includes The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, and The Last Devil to Die.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans rave over ‘perfect cast' as The Thursday Murder Club trailer drops
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 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. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 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. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Matthew Goode insists Downton Abbey remark 'was not meant to be derogatory' MORE: WWE champion Lyra Valkyria reveals star's horror injury was 'worst she's ever seen' MORE: Don't expect another Lindsay Lohan rom-com on Netflix this Christmas
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Can your kids stay home alone in Mississippi? What parents need to know for summer break
School's out. Summer break is here, and parents across Mississippi are trying to decide if their kids are ready to stay home alone and if it's legal for children to be by themselves while adults are at work. Every child is different. But what are the guidelines for kids to be unsupervised? Is there a time limit? Here's what to know in the Magnolia State. In the first "Home Alone" movie, Kevin McAllister was 8 when his family accidentally abandoned him in his Chicago home. Current Illinois law says children younger than 14 can't be left unattended for an "unreasonable period of time," meaning his parents would face some consequences if they plan a modern remake. (It's the oldest home-alone age set by law in the U.S.) Clearly, the McAllisters didn't learn the lesson. Kevin was fending for himself in New York City just a few years later. Many states don't have a set age, but in Oklahoma kids as young as 6 can potentially be left unsupervised. According to a list from iMOM, several states let kids start being alone from about 8-12. Mississippi doesn't have a certain age when kids can be left home alone. It's up to the parent or guardian's judgment about the child's needs and maturity level. If things go wrong while they're unsupervised, or if the amount of time becomes an issue of neglect, parents can face criminal charges or other consequences. Two Rankin County parents were charged with child neglect after reportedly leaving two kids, ages 3 and 6, alone late at night. The 3-year-old wandered from the home, and a neighbor reportedly alerted authorities. Babies should never be left unattended. Some children can stay by themselves for short periods, and older children and teens may be OK to stay alone for several hours or supervise younger kids. Safe Kids Worldwide recommends that children aren't left home alone until they're about 12-13. The American Academy of Pediatrics says youths usually can't handle emergencies until the ages of 11-12 and recommends structured supervision until then. Experts say kids should be 12 before being left unattended and at least 15 before they watch a younger relative, according to MedicineNet. Minors shouldn't be left alone overnight until they're at least 16, and babies and toddlers younger than 2 shouldn't be left with kids younger than 16 for long periods of time. The ages can vary if a child has special needs or health complications. The answer to how long and how often a child can be left unsupervised depends on how mature they are. You can have short test periods to make sure they fare OK, but the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests looking for some key criteria to guide your decision. Does the child follow rules and make good choices? Do they know how to handle an emergency? Can they call 911 or otherwise take care of a problem? Are they scared about staying alone? Can they handle it physically? How long will they be in charge of themselves or others? Can they safely access and prepare food? Go over safety plans and what is and isn't allowed when adults aren't home. Can other kids come over? Who? Some parents might say "don't open the door to strangers" while other families might have a list of only a handful of known adults it's OK to let in the house. Older kids might be given the green light to bake a frozen pizza, while others may have only microwave access. Make sure a child understands when to call a parent and when to directly call 911. The Mississippi State Department of Health suggests posting phone numbers for 911, a pediatrician, poison control and the nearest emergency room or urgent care clinic. Including the full name address and information of where to find a trusted neighbor can also help. Ensure your family has a fire safety plan, and that the children know how to follow it from every room in the house, as well as at night. Make sure there are smoke detectors throughout your home. Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and train the child on how to use it. Keep matches and lighters away from kids. If you have a gun in the house, keep it locked and separate from the bullets to avoid accidental shootings. Train your child in basic first aid and keep a kit. CPR classes can also be beneficial if an older teenager is caring for younger siblings. Store medicines and poisonous household substances out of reach of children. If the child plans to cook for themselves, train them on how to operate the stove and oven safely and follow safe food handling practices to avoid injury or illness. Other tips for kids that iMOM includes on a printable home alone checklist include: Keep all the doors locked. Don't leave the house. Never tell anyone you're home alone. Get along with your siblings. Finish any chores/homework. Check in with your parent/guardian. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services investigates abuse and neglect allegations. You can also call the line to find out about community services for families that aren't neglectful but may need some extra support. Call 1-800-222-8000 to make a report 24/7 or use the MCCPS website to report online. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Can your child stay home alone in Mississippi? What to know this summer
