If you pay attention to the films that are being greenlit in Hollywood, it was only a matter of time before a Hollywood studio decided to make a film version of the classic TV mystery series, “Murder, She Wrote.” However, if that prospect doesn’t excite you, maybe you’ll change your mind when you find out who is starring.
READ MORE: The 20 Best Films Of 2024
According to Deadline, a “Murder, She Wrote” film is in the works and the producers want Jamie Lee Curtis to star. The film is said to be produced by Lord Miller and Amy Pascal. Lord Miller is the production company run by filmmakers Lord & Miller.
READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2025
“Murder, She Wrote” ran for many seasons from 1984 to 1996. The series tells the story of Jessica Fletcher, a former school teacher and mystery writer, who happens to be a natural at solving real crimes. In the original series, Fletcher is iconically played by Angela Lansbury. We have to assume the film will follow a similar story.
Curtis is one of the most beloved actors working today. Recently, she has appeared in films such as “The Last Showgirl,” “Borderlands,” “Haunted Mansion,” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The latter of which earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. On TV, she’s appeared in episodes of “The Bear” and “The Sticky.”
It’s unclear when we might see “Murder, She Wrote” arrive in theaters. The film is expected to be distributed by Universal, with a script written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the duo behind “Dumb Money.”
