The glittering cast of the upcoming The Thursday Murder Club film have issued a collective, tongue-in-cheek plea to Netflix: hurry up and film it before they all need to start using their walking frames on set.
In a hilarious and heartwarming show of unity, acting legends Dame Helen Mirren (Elizabeth), Pierce Brosnan (Ron), Sir Ben Kingsley (Ibrahim), and Celie Imrie (Joyce) have reportedly reached out to the streaming titan. Their mission? To gently nudge the production into gear, joking that time is of the essence for a story set in a retirement village.
A Race Against Time
The film, based on the record-smashing debut novel by Richard Osman, has been stuck in development, much to the frustration of its millions of fans and its A-list cast. The stars, whose combined age is a testament to their incredible experience, are keen to get the cameras rolling.
Their playful request highlights the ironic reality of playing sprightly amateur detectives while the years tick by. It's a unique piece of meta-humour that only a project with this particular cast could pull off.
Osman's Dream Cast Becomes Reality
Author Richard Osman has been openly casting his beloved characters for years, and seeing his dream ensemble come to life was a monumental moment. The news that this perfect quartet was on board sent waves of excitement through the literary and film worlds.
However, the extended delay has left everyone involved in a state of eager anticipation. The cast's united front is seen less as a complaint and more as a passionate push to bring this beloved British story to the global audience it deserves, and to do it justice while they are all at the top of their game.
What's The Hold-Up?
While Netflix secured the rights in a fierce and expensive bidding war, the complexities of aligning schedules for such in-demand stars and finalising the perfect script and director have contributed to the wait. The cast's humorous intervention is a clear signal that they are ready and waiting for the call to action.
Fans are now hoping this brilliant piece of PR will be the catalyst Netflix needs to officially green-light the production and set a start date. After all, as the cast would surely agree, you shouldn't keep four brilliant detectives waiting.
