Netflix is fast becoming the home for murder-mystery fans. Along with "Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" and the (sadly canceled) comedy series "The Residence", the streaming service is bringing us Chris Columbus' "The Thursday Murder Club" movie this summer.
It's an adaptation that's been on my radar for the longest time, as British acting legends like Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and many more are in the frame.
And if a perfectly cast ensemble of A-listers isn't enough to convince you to add it to your watchlist... the new "Thursday Murder Club" movie trailer that Netflix just dropped yesterday sure should be.
This trailer gives us a taste of the wit and comedic stylings, whilst also setting up the case and showing our renowned cast tackling the mystery at hand.
Judging by this footage, it looks like screenplay writers Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote have preserved the novel's unique, cheeky, and distinctly British sensibility. To me, it looks lively, characterful, and just as fun as the source material.
Excited? "The Thursday Murder Club" movie starts streaming exclusively on Netflix from Thursday, August 28.
The movie's also being given a limited theatrical run in the UK, where it'll be showing in select theaters from Friday, August 22.
What else do we know about 'The Thursday Murder Club' on Netflix?
Netflix has already released a brief synopsis of this exciting adaptation.
It reads: ""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.
"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."
If you've been following the news (or you've watched the trailer), you'll know that "The Thursday Murder Club" movie boasts a legendary ensemble cast.
Along with the main stars, the movie also features David Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Jonathan Pryce, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, and Ingrid Oliver.
Director Chris Columbus told Netflix that it is "the finest cast I've worked with since ["Harry] Potter", adding: "They're just so incredibly well-prepared, and it's because they do everything. They do theater, they do television, they do film, and they've developed those sorts of muscles."
With praise like that, I definitely can't wait to see how this all-star cast brings Osman's characters to life when the movie drops at the end of the month.
Need something to watch while you wait for "The Thursday Murder Club" movie to arrive? Be sure to check out our round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons more streaming recommendations fit for your next movie night.
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