Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club releases first trailer – action-packed with star-studded cast

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but get carried away when real-life crime unfolds on screen, such as the chilling murder that happens right before our eyes. Yet, amidst the suspense, we catch brief glimpses of Naomi Ackie and Ingrid Oliver’s characters, adding depth to the narrative.

You can watch the clip right here:

This movie, titled “The Thursday Murder Club,” is inspired by the popular novel of the same name written by Richard Osman. The story revolves around four lively retirees – Elizabeth (portrayed by Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie). Instead of enjoying their golden years in leisure, they engage in an entertaining pastime: solving unsolved murder mysteries just for the fun of it.

When an unexpected demise happens right outside their home, their idle investigation turns into an exhilarating experience as they stumble upon an authentic mystery that requires solving.

This film, helmed by director Chris Columbus and produced by the renowned Steven Spielberg, boasts a stellar ensemble cast that counts among its members David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, and Daniel Mays.

Previously, Mays mentioned that he was in Belgium working on Mark Gatiss’s new series, Bookish. Then his agent sent him the script for The Thursday Murder Club, saying he should record an audition tape, as they were considering eight actors on Monday and he needed to be among them.

Fortunately, I received the role for this production. However, it’s quite an impressive lineup of actors: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, and Ben Kingsley are all part of the cast.

“My first day on set there was the Queen, James Bond, Acorn Antiques and Gandhi! It was mad.”