Thursday Murder Club creator says fans will be 'in tears' after watching Pierce Brosnan Netflix film
The Thursday Murder Club is set to arrive on Netflix on August 28 and director Chris Columbus has warned fans they will be 'choked up' and reaching for tissues
The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman's 2020 bestseller of the same name, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 28.
Set in a retirement community in Kent, the film follows four elderly detectives as they investigate a real murder near their residence. The star-studded cast includes Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, with special appearances by David Tennant and Daniel Mays.
Director Chris Columbus warns viewers to prepare for an emotional rollercoaster, stating: "I believe Helen, Pierce, Ben and Celia were born to play these roles." He describes it as an immersive movie filled with humor and suspense, adding: "It's a very immersive movie filled with laughs and suspense. And there's a surprising moving quality to the film. You'll find yourself choked up and wiping away tears by the end."
While the lead actors created a warm and inviting environment on set, Columbus admits that some days were more difficult than others, reports the Mirror.
In his interview with Country and Townhouse, he shared: "That's not saying each day was a walk in the park.
"There were tough scenes, emotional scenes that pushed the limits and boundaries of what one may expect from your standard procedural murder mystery."
Filming for the highly anticipated movie began in June 2024 and wrapped up just three months later in September, adding to the pressure of creating the film.
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Filming was initially slated to kick off in September 2023, with Steven Spielberg at the helm as producer, but union strikes across the TV industry threw a wrench in the works. In a separate conversation with Collider, Columbus referred to adapting Osman's book as "a dream".
He further explained: "Because of Richard Osman's writing, I was able to cast one of the best acting ensembles I've worked with since Harry Potter.
"Making this film was a dream. I truly hope I am fortunate enough to make a sequel. And another sequel. And another sequel."
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