Universal has announced a new movie based on the classic TV show Murder, She Wrote, and it’s scheduled to hit theaters next Christmas, with a confirmed release date of December 22, 2027.
The new film will star Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, the beloved amateur detective. She’s taking over the role from Angela Lansbury, who famously played Jessica Fletcher for 12 seasons of the TV show between 1984 and 1996. Lansbury sadly passed away in 2022 at the age of 96.
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While the exact storyline is still under wraps, it’s likely the movie will feature Curtis’s take on Jessica Fletcher using her detective skills in the charming New England town of Cabot Cove.
Jason Moore, the director of Pitch Perfect, will helm the film, working from a screenplay by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, who also wrote Dumb Money. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, currently enjoying box office success with their sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, are producing the project.
Curtis acknowledged that following in Angela Lansbury’s footsteps is impossible, stating, ‘No one can ever match what Angela did.’ However, he also expressed his intention to approach the role with his own unique perspective and inquisitiveness.
She told Entertainment Tonight she was really excited about the project, but she’s trying to stay calm and not get too carried away until filming actually begins.
“I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I’ll get to enjoy that work,” she said.
We’ll keep you informed about any new developments in the next few weeks, particularly as we learn more about the rest of the cast. We anticipate some well-known actors will be joining Curtis!
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Patrick Cremona writes about movies for TopMob, covering new releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. He’s been with the site since October 2019, and during that time has interviewed many famous actors and reviewed a wide variety of films.
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2026-03-27 14:37