David Tennant Confirmed as Dodgy Guy in Thursday Murder Club Adaptation

As Netflix has yet to officially announce the launch date of its adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, details about certain supporting characters, such as David Tennant’s role, have now been disclosed.

During an interview with Collider, Chris Columbus revealed that Tennant will portray Ian Ventham, a shady manager of the senior living community known as Coopers Chase.

Additionally, it was also verified that Jonathan Pryce will take on the role of Stephen Best, Naomi Ackie as Donna De Freitas, Daniel Mays as DCI Chris Hudson, Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Bogdan Jankowski, and Geoff Bell as Tony Curran.

In a conversation with the publication, Columbus praised the cast by stating: “Thanks to Richard Osman’s exceptional writing, I’ve had the pleasure of working with an incredibly talented ensemble that ranks among the top acting groups I’ve collaborated with since my work on the Harry Potter series.

Bringing this movie to life has been a long-cherished aspiration. I sincerely hope that I’ll have the opportunity to create a follow-up, and perhaps even more than one – a sequel, another sequel, and maybe even another.

Columbus confirmed that the movie will adhere to the narrative structure of the initial Thursday Murder Club book, but he acknowledged that some incidents and story elements have been altered.

Certain parts were left out due to time constraints,” they clarified, “but the book’s sharp, clever humor and the intricate emotional depth of each character remain intact in this film. It’s a remarkably accurate portrayal of the novel.

The principal actors in this film are Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie who portray the main quartet. Additionally, Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, and Ingrid Oliver will take on various supporting roles within the movie.

This year, I’m not just limited to one role in the film industry – I’ll also make an appearance in “The Hack” on ITV soon, and I’ve wrapped up some filming for a final special of “Good Omens.” It will help conclude the enchanting tale that series has been weaving.

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2025-04-11 16:07