Three of the four leading roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery book, The Thursday Murder Club, have been cast, with A-listers Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley set to play elderly detectives in a retirement community. The film will be directed by Chris Columbus, known for directing Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, and the first two Harry Potter films.

Last week, Osman teased the news, writing: “Just been on a call with Amblin, and the cast for #TheThursdayMurderClub movie is insanely great, I think people are going to love it."

Just been on a call with Amblin, and the cast for #TheThursdayMurderClub movie is insanely great, I think people are going to love it. Official announcements very soon, and can't wait to share it with everyone.

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) April 16, 2024

The Thursday Murder Club, which was released in 2020, became the fastest-selling adult crime debut in recorded history, and the series it spawned has sold more than 10 million copies globally.

Osman, also known for hosting Pointless and Richard Osman’s House of Games, sold the rights to The Thursday Murder Club to Amblin Partners in 2020, amidst interest from various film studios.

Filming for The Thursday Murder Club is set to begin in the UK at the end of June and will run through to September.