Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan are set to star in the upcoming Netflix film 'The Thursday Murder Club', adapted from Richard Osman's bestselling novel. The movie follows a group of four retirees, including characters played by Mirren and Brosnan, who solve cold case murders as a hobby until a real mystery unfolds close to home. The cast also features Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley, Naomi Ackie, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film will premiere on Netflix on August 28th, with Mirren expressing her long-standing desire to be part of the project. In addition to this, Mirren and Brosnan appear in the Paramount+ series 'Mobland', airing new episodes every Sunday.

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan reunite for the Netflix film 'The Thursday Murder Club', based on a novel by Richard Osman, with first look photos just released.

The story centers around four retirees who engage in solving cold case murders for entertainment, but are drawn into a serious investigation when a death occurs nearby.

Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley, Naomi Ackie, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes feature alongside Mirren and Brosnan, adding depth to the ensemble cast.

Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is scheduled to debut on Netflix on August 28th, bringing the beloved book to the screen.

Helen Mirren expressed excitement about the project, revealing she envisioned herself in the role years prior after reading the novel.

Mirren and Brosnan are also currently starring in the series 'Mobland' on Paramount+, which releases new episodes weekly.

The film captures the essence of the novel's charming narrative, blending mystery with the unique personalities of the characters involved.

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan are starring in another new project together!

Netflix just released first look photos for their upcoming new movie, The Thursday Murder Club, which is based on Richard Osman‘s bestselling novel of the same name.

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Here’s a synopsis: The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Mirren), Ron (Brosnan), Ibrahim and Joyce – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Also featured in the first look photos are their co-stars, Celia Imrie as Joyce, Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim, Naomi Ackie and Henry Lloyd-Hughes.

“There was a sense of, ‘Gosh, guys, isn’t this amazing?’” Helen told People of being on set of the movie. “‘Here we all are again. How fantastic it is.’ It was a very appropriate feeling for the piece as well, the way these people, these characters come together in all their idiosyncrasies.”

She also shared that she manifested this role after reading the book years ago!

“I sort of went, ‘Oh, if they ever make a movie of it, I’d love to play that role.’ And I very, very rarely feel that, but I have to confess, I did feel that this time,” she said.

The Thursday Murder Club is directed by Chris Columbus and will debut on Netflix on August 28th!

You can also currently catch Helen and Pierce in the Paramount+ series Mobland, alongside Tom Hardy. New episodes drop every Sunday.