‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in Netflix Movie

'The Thursday Murder Club' Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in Netflix Movie

Netflix has released the first trailer for the film adaptation of Richard Osman's novel "The Thursday Murder Club," directed by Chris Columbus. According to an official synopsis, "The Thursday Murder Club" follows ex-spy Elizabeth (Mirren), ex-union activist Ron (Brosnan), ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim (Kingsley) and ex-nurse Joyce (Imrie), whose casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when an unexpected death occurs on their doorstep. More from Variety 'MobLand' Emmys Shakeup: Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan Both Submitted for Lead Drama Actor, Helen Mirren Goes for Supporting (EXCLUSIVE) Rosamund Pike Says She Was Asked to 'Unzip and Drop' Her Dress and 'Just Stand There in Underwear' During Bond Girl Audition: 'I Won't Be Doing That' 'The Thursday Murder Club,' Whodunit Starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie, Sets Release Date on Netflix "This is the finest cast I've worked with since Potter," Columbustold Netflix. "They're just so incredibly well-prepared, and it's because they do everything. They do theater, they do television, they do film, and they've developed those sorts of muscles." The full cast of "The Thursday Murder Club" includes Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, Richard E. Grant and Ingrid Oliver. Produced by Columbus and Jennifer Todd, the film is the latest feature to come out of  Netflix's partnership with Amblin Entertainment. "The Thursday Murder Club" is co-written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote, with Osman executive producing alongside Jo Burn, Eleanor Columbus, Holly Bario and Jeb Brody. Osman's "Thursday Murder Club" book spawned a series with three sequels: "The Man Who Died Twice," "The Bullet That Missed" and "The Last Devil to Die," as well as the newest installment, "The Impossible Fortune" which will be released later this year. "The Thursday Murder Club," which was the bestselling book of the decade in the UK, follows a quartet of retirees who spend their time solving cold cases for fun. "The Thursday Murder Club" will premiere on August 28 on Netflix. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in Netflix Movie

'The Thursday Murder Club' Trailer: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley Are Retirement Buddies Turned Murder Detectives in...

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Ron Howard Reveals Whether He ‘Clicked Immediately’ with “Happy Days” Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive)

Ron Howard Reveals Whether He 'Clicked Immediately' with "Happy Days" Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive)

Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Leon Bennett/WireImage Ron Howard has opened up about enduring friendship with hisHappy Dayscostar Henry Winkler "We clicked immediately," Howard said of connecting with his old pal while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at theWSJFuture of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 The pair have stayed friends over the decades, with Winkler even serving as godfather to Howard's daughter, actress Bryce Dallas Howard Ron Howardand hisHappy DayscostarHenry Winklerwere destined to become friends from the start. The 71-year-old actor and director shared that the great chemistry between him and Winkler — who played Richie and Fonzie, respectively, on the classic sitcom — translated onscreen as well as off. "We clicked. "We — Henry Winkler and I — clicked immediately, on a kind of professional level, but I also looked up to him," Howard tells PEOPLE at theWSJFuture of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 at The Glasshouse in New York City. He said one of the things that initially intrigued him aboutThe Waterboystar, 79, was how he was so unlike the rest of the people in Hollywood that Howard had met at the time. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty "Henry's a few years older than I am. Yale educated, and he looked at acting in a way that was — it wasn't Hollywood," Howard shares. "It was a little more intellectual. It was theater based, and that was new to me. But more than anything, we just got along beautifully and worked well together." That mutual bond deepened over the years, leading to a decades-long friendship that stood the test of time and even produced classic films like 1982'sNight Shift— which Howard said Winkler helped to get "greenlit." ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "When he agreed to doNight Shift, which was the first film Brian [Grazer] and I made together, it helped get the movie greenlit when Henry committed to be in the film, and so he did us both a huge solid when he committed to that movie," he says. Howard told PEOPLE earlier this month that because of Winkler's support inNight Shift, his friend "played a hand in helpingmy dream ultimately come true, which was to be a studio, Hollywood, feature director." He would go on to direct movies likeA Beautiful Mind,Apollo 13andThe Da Vinci Code. Winkler was a willing participant, as he sharedat the Steel City Con in Pittsburghin April that Howard once asked him if he thought he "could do" directing and he responded saying, "'Ron, knowing you, if you were a brain surgeon, even if I didn't need to,I would be a patient.' And he went on." The pair grew so close that theRushdirector even made Winkler thegodfather to his actress daughterBryce Dallas Howard, 44.The Helpstar has also referred to Winkler in the past as someone who is "like a father to me." Winkler has equally praised his old friend over the years, previously saying of theEdendirector, "You would never know that Ron was a star. He was another member of this wonderful unit." Read the original article onPeople

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May 29, 2025

Ron Howard Reveals Whether He ‘Clicked Immediately’ with “Happy Days” Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive)

Ron Howard Reveals Whether He 'Clicked Immediately' with "Happy Days" Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive) Dia Dipasupil/Getty...

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‘Terminal List’ Prequel ‘Dark Wolf’ Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First-Look Images

'Terminal List' Prequel 'Dark Wolf' Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First-Look Images

The prequel "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" has officially set its Amazon Prime Video premiere date. The show will debut with its first three episodes on Aug. 27, followed by new episodes weekly until the season finale on Sept. 24. Prime Video has also released first-look photos from the show, which can be seen below. More from Variety Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane Try to Stop Terror Attack in Los Angeles in First 'Countdown' Trailer 'The Wheel of Time' Canceled After Three Seasons at Amazon Prime Video 'The Bondsman' Canceled After One Season at Amazon "Dark Wolf" is set in the years prior to "The Terminal List" and tells the origin story of Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch). Chris Pratt reprises his role as James Reece in the series, with other cast members including Tom Hopper, Robert Wisdom, Luke Hemsworth, Dar Salim, Rona-Lee Shimon, Shiraz Tzarfati, and Jared Shaw. "Dark Wolf" will premiere nearly three years after the launch of "The Terminal List" Season 1. The latter show wasrenewed for a second seasonin early 2023, with that season going into production earlier this year. "Dark Wolf" is co-created by Jack Carr and David DiGilio. Carr is the author of "The Terminal List" book series that serve as the basis for the original show, while DiGilio developed "The Terminal List" for television and serves as showrunner. Both Carr and DiGilio are also executive producers on "Dark Wolf," with DiGilio showrunning the prequel as well. Kitsch is an executive producer in addition to starring, while Pratt executive produces via Indivisible Productions. Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick executive produce for Hill District Media along with former Army Ranger and writer Max Adams, and former Navy SEAL, writer, and technical advisor Jared Shaw, as well as Frederick E.O. Toye. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and MRC/Civic Center Media. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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‘Terminal List’ Prequel ‘Dark Wolf’ Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First-Look Images

'Terminal List' Prequel 'Dark Wolf' Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First-Look Images The prequel "The Terminal List: D...

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Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are officially in-laws as their kids get married

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are officially in-laws as their kids get married

No joke: Two of the funniest actors in Hollywood are officially in-laws. Eddie Murphyconfirmed during a May 29 appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show"that his son, Eric Murphy, has marriedMartin Lawrence'sdaughter, Jasmin Lawrence. Murphy said the couple opted against a large wedding and instead tied the knot quietly. "They got married like two weeks ago," herevealed in a clipshared by Entertainment Weekly. "Everybody was making the big wedding plans, and then they decided they wanted to do something quiet with just the two of them. "They went off and they got married at the church," he went on to add. "They just had the two of them and the preacher." Though the pair skipped a large wedding, Murphy said there will likely be a "big party" to celebrate the union. He noted that he and Martin Lawrence, who co-starred in the films "Life" and "Boomerang," are "in-laws" and joked the "Bad Boys" actor doesn't have "to pay for the big wedding now." Eddie Murphy's sonis marrying Martin Lawrence's daughter: 'A love that feels like destiny' Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy confirmed their relationship in 2021. In 2022, Lawrencetold InTouchthat they met through her uncle, not their famous parents. "It wasn't even our dads, and they've done two movies together," she told the outlet. "They're friends. I don't even know. It's crazy. But we met through my uncle, and we became really good friends. We bonded on a lot of things. Obviously, we have similar backgrounds, so we understood each other on a certain level." The pair confirmed their engagement in November by sharing aromantic video on Instagramshowing Murphy getting down on one knee in a room filled with candles. "We're engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn't be more excited for this next chapter," Lawrence wrote on Instagram at the time. Eddie Murphy's sonis 'head over heels in love' for Martin Lawrence's daughter Speaking to "CBS Mornings" last year, Eddie Murphy joked that if Eric and Jasmin "get married and have a child, I'm expecting the child to be funny." In his ownappearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show,"Martin Lawrence praised Eric Murphy as a "great young man." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Eddie Murphy says son Eric married Martin Lawrence's daughter Jasmin

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Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are officially in-laws as their kids get married

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are officially in-laws as their kids get married No joke: Two of the funniest actors in Hollywood are offic...

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"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June

"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June

Members of the original cast of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" will reunite for an anniversary performance at the Tony Awards on June 8. Stars Lin-Manuel Miranda,Leslie Odom, Jr., Philippa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Okieriete Onaodowan will perform alongside other original ensemble cast members, CBS and Tony Award Productionsannouncedin a news release Thursday. The announcement did not say what the cast would perform. The performance will celebrate the record-breaking musical's 10th anniversary. "Hamilton" opened on Broadway in 2015 and became an immediate sensation. It received a record-breaking 16 nominations at the 2016 Tony Awards and took home 11, including "Best Musical." It also received aGrammy Award, an Olivier Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Afilmed version of the musicalfeaturing most of the original cast was released on Disney+ in 2020. The performance is not the only celebration of the musical's milestone year. Odom Jr. is set to return to the Richard Rodgers Theatre to reprise his role as Aaron Burr from Sept. 9 to Nov. 23. Who else will perform at the Tony Awards? Other performances have not yet been announced. Typically, shows nominated for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical perform. Musicals "Buena Vista Social Club," "Death Becomes Her" and "Maybe Happy Ending" were each nominated for 10 awards, including "Best Musical." Plays "John Proctor is the Villain" and "The Hills of California" each received seven nominations. The full list of Tony Award nominees is availablehere. How to watch the Tony Awards Broadway's biggest night, hosted by "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, will be held at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 8, at 8 p.m. ET. The Oscar-nominated actresssaidshe is proud to take on the "glorious honor." The Tony Awards will air on CBS and Paramount+. Before the awards are broadcast, nominee Darren Criss and Goldsberry will host "The Tony Awards: Act One," a live preshow that will be available to viewers for free on Pluto TV. SpaceX loses contact with its Starship, spins out of control Original "Hamilton" cast to reunite at Tony Awards as show marks 10th anniversary Large chunk of glacier breaks off, burying 90% of Swiss village

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"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June

"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June Members of the original cast of the hit Broadway musical ...

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