Helen Mirren. Pierce Brosnan. Ben Kingsley. Celia Imrie. The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman’s bestseller and directed by Chris Columbus, premieres 28 August.

Leading the charge of amateur sleuths are screen legends Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. Mirren takes on the role of Elizabeth, the sharp-witted and enigmatic former spy; Brosnan plays Ron Ritchie, the ex-union official with a surprising knack for investigation; Kingsley portrays Ibrahim Arif, the gentle yet observant former psychiatrist; and Imrie rounds out the core quartet as Joyce Meadowcroft, the seemingly innocent but surprisingly astute retired nurse. Their combined experience and undeniable charisma are expected to perfectly capture the essence of Osman’s beloved characters.

The film will transport audiences to Cooper’s Chase, a peaceful retirement village where four unlikely friends meet weekly to discuss unsolved cold cases. However, their quiet pastime takes a thrilling turn when a real murder occurs right on their doorstep. This puts their collective wits, diverse backgrounds, and surprising connections to the test as they find themselves embroiled in a genuine whodunit. With a blend of humor, warmth, and clever plotting, *The Thursday Murder Club* is poised to be a delightful cinematic experience for fans of the book and new viewers alike, offering a fresh take on the murder mystery genre.