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Jamie Lee Curtis to Star as Jessica Fletcher
25 Mar
Summary
- Movie adaptation of Murder, She Wrote to premiere December 22, 2027.
- Jamie Lee Curtis will portray the iconic sleuth Jessica Fletcher.
- Jason Moore is set to direct the film from a new script.

The enduring legacy of Murder, She Wrote is set to continue with a new feature film adaptation. Universal Pictures announced that the movie will arrive in theaters on December 22, 2027.
Jamie Lee Curtis has been cast as the lead, embodying the character of mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. This iconic role was originally brought to life by the late Angela Lansbury.
Filmmaker Jason Moore, recognized for directing 'Pitch Perfect,' is set to direct the project. The screenplay is penned by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. The series, co-created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, and William Link, is being produced by Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood.
This cinematic venture follows a previous reboot attempt by NBC in 2013, which did not proceed. Curtis previously expressed her excitement for the role, stating, 'It's happening.' The film is scheduled for release on the same date as Sony's animated feature 'Buds.'




