- The Thursday Murder Club is coming to Netflix
- A trailer for the book adaption landed earlier this week
- Who is in the star-studded cast
The Thursday Murder Club is gearing up for its Netflix TV show adaptation.
Based on a 2020 book by Richard Osman, it tells the tale of a group of amateur retiree detectives hellbent on solving a murder in their English town.
The author said earlier this month, “I’m so proud of this book, so it is a dream to see The Thursday Murder Club in such incredible hands. From Chris Columbus to Amblin to Netflix, there are geniuses everywhere I look. And what a cast. I’m pinching myself.”
Read more: All we know about The Thursday Murder Club movie
Here is who will be starring in Chris Columbus’ film with a screenplay penned by Katy Brand, which is expected to be out on 28 August on the streaming service.
THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB arrives 28 August!
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) April 24, 2025
Based on Richard Osman's smash-hit novel, directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie. pic.twitter.com/JoEPGS8lO2
Dame Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren will bring to life the retired spy Elizabeth Best.
Pierce Brosnan
Former 007 Pierce Brosnan is playing retired union leader Ronnie Ritchie.
Sir Ben Kingsley
Sir Ben Kingsley breaks down the misconceptions about acting. pic.twitter.com/Vz7TN1BIP6
— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) December 11, 2024
Sir Ben Kingsley has been tasked with retired psychiatrist Ibrahim Arif.
Celia Imrie
Theeeee Celia Imrie touched my hand today ♥️ pic.twitter.com/Z7tPezNXF2
— K y | e (@iSaidKyleLawrie) July 5, 2024
Retired nurse Joyce Meadowcroft will have her on-screen version be played by Celia Imrie.
David Tennant
Ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant is Ian Ventham.
Daniel Mays
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes star Daniel Mays is playing an as-yet-to-be-revealed part in the Netflix Original.
Naomi Ackie
Naomi Ackie is playing local police officer PC Donna De Frietas.
Jonathan Pryce
Slow Horses #SlowHorses
— Gatimo (@Gatimo) March 27, 2025
2025 BAFTA TV Awards Nominations
Supporting Actor
– Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses pic.twitter.com/nYJ0064XkB
Slow Horses star Jonathan Pryce is Stephen Best.
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Clearly Henry Lloyd-Hughes should be the next Bond. He's due a renaissance. pic.twitter.com/c4ZeEO7UEY
— Katharine (@BombeDeChaton) March 19, 2024
Henry Lloyd-Hughes will play the character of Bogdan.
Richard E. Grant
Covered in mud and oomska! pic.twitter.com/mplYLqTkpt
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) April 12, 2025
No information has been given about Richard E. Grant’s role but he’s on board for something.
Ingrid Oliver
✨Ingrid Oliver✨ https://t.co/jet9IOvG98 pic.twitter.com/USnTql7kRy
— Silly goose on the loose (@sgotl_yaps) July 7, 2024
Ingrid Oliver is being lucky enough to play Imrie’s on-screen daughter Joanna Meadowcroft.
Tom Ellis
Miranda star Tom Ellis has been cast as Ron, the son of Brosnan’s role Ron.
Geoff Bell
Jfc.
— vedantically.🎗️ (@panvalues) April 20, 2025
Geoff Bell in Mobland – in amongst his usual perfect performance, he delivers a moment (when his character hears of the death of his son) that is extraordinary in its choices and in the ability of the actor to perform them, I’m gobsmacked.
Incredible work. pic.twitter.com/b2ygEYDkZS
Geoff Bell is another actor with a part that is being kept top secret by production.
