Oscar winner will take on role of Jessica Fletcher in 2027 film from Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Lee Curtis has been confirmed to take on the role of Jessica Fletcher in a big-screen reboot of Murder, She Wrote.
The 67-year-old star of Halloween and Everything Everywhere All at Once will play the mystery author and amateur detective made famous by Angela Lansbury in the long-running television series.
Curtis had been linked to the role since last year, confirming that the film would be happening while doing press for Freakier Friday. “We’re a minute away,” she said. “But very excited. Very excited. But I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple other things to hustle and then I’ll get to enjoy that work.”
Universal has now confirmed that the film is happening and will be released on 22 December 2027.
