Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead the all-star cast of ‘geriatric sleuths’ at Thursday Murder Club premiere ahead of hugely anticipated release of Netflix adaptation.
The actress, 80, looked incredible as she stepped out in an eye-catching, navy, floral gown from alice + olivia, as she posed with her fellow thespians while promoting the crime comedy film based on Richard Osman’s best-selling novel.
She layered an elegant, cropped, white dress jacket over her layered gown as she walked the red carpet for her upcoming release which she stars as Elizabeth Best.
Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan, 72, who stars as Ron in the upcoming flick, looked handsome as ever as he arrived at the star-studded event in a brown double-breasted suit.
He layered his tailored two-piece with a crisp, matching shirt and a matching tie and a pair of sophisticated leather dress shoes.
Celia Imrie, 73, who stars as Joyce, put on an eye-catching display as she stepped out in a bright pink, square-neck gown.
Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead the all-star cast of ‘geriatric sleuths’ at Thursday Murder Club premiere ahead of the hugely anticipated release of Netflix adaptation
The actress, 80, looked incredible as she stepped out in a floral gown, as she posed with her fellow thespians while promoting the film based on Richard Osman’s best-selling novel
She cut an elegant display as she paired her dress with a diamond necklace and posed graciously for the cameras.
Fellow cast member Sir Ben Kingsley, 81, who plays Ibraham, looked sophisticated as he stepped out in a navy, two-piece suit.
The Thursday Murder Club centers on a witty group of retirees who spend their days in a peaceful retirement community—bonding over their shared hobby of solving cold cases.
But their quiet pastime takes a thrilling turn when they stumble upon a fresh murder mystery that demands their attention.
Helen leads the cast as Elizabeth, a sharp ex-spy with a knack for uncovering secrets.
Pierce plays Ron, a former union activist with a passionate spirit, while Ben Kingsley portrays Ibrahim, an insightful ex-psychiatrist.
Celia Imrie rounds out the group as Joyce, a compassionate ex-nurse who balances the team.
It comes as the actress told how the four main stars of the film have bonded just like their characters in the novel, calling them ‘a team’.
Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan, 72, who stars as Ron in the upcoming flick, looked handsome as ever as he arrived at the star-studded event in a brown double-breasted suit
He layered his tailored two-piece with a crisp, matching shirt and a matching tie and a pair of sophisticated leather dress shoes
Celia Imrie, 73, who stars as Joyce, put on an eye-catching display as she stepped out in a bright pink, square-neck gown
She cut an elegant display as she paired her dress with a diamond necklace and posed graciously for the cameras
Fellow cast member Sir Ben Kingsley, 81, who plays Ibraham, looked sophisticated as he stepped out in a navy, two-piece suit
Speaking to TV Times magazine, Celia explained: ‘It is the way we became a team that I love. And I was excited every day when I woke up and thought of coming to work with these fantastic actors. I couldn’t believe my luck.’
Meanwhile, Ben was in agreement, adding: ‘Working with this cast is like playing tennis with an equal partner. It elevates the game tremendously. The ball never drops or gets lost.’
Celia also told how she headed straight to the bookshop to buy herself a copy of the novel after landing the part of Joyce.
Speaking more in dept about her character, who is a newcomer to the retirement village, Celia said: ‘Joyce has an innocence – she’s a bit unsure of herself, but fun, enthusiastic and a good sport. She wants to be included and is keen to make new friends.’
She added that the book was a ‘lovely reference’, allowing her to delve deeper into her character.
Helen was also a fan of the book, noting she was one of millions who read it and ‘couldn’t put it down’.
The Thursday Murder Club centers on a witty group of retirees who spend their days in a peaceful retirement community—bonding over their shared hobby of solving cold cases
It comes as the actress told how the four main stars of the film have bonded just like their characters in the novel, calling them ‘a team’
Celia explained: ‘It is the way we became a team that I love. And I was excited every day when I woke up and thought of coming to work with these fantastic actors. I couldn’t believe my luck.’
Pictured left to right: Richard Osman, Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley and Chris Columbus
The author behind the famed series, Richard, appeared elated at the premier as he posed alongside the film’s director Chris
Fellow cast member Geoff Bell , who stars as Tony Curran added a pop of colour to the premier as he stepped out in a yellow scarf to match his yellow daffodil brooch
Richard E. Grant, who stars as Bobby Tanner in the flick, wore a two piece white suit to event which he layered over a red waistcoat
Naomi Ackie, who portrays the characterDonna De Freitas, looked chic as she stepped out in a black satin gown
Meanwhile Ingrid Oliver, who plays Joanna Meadowcroft, looked sensational in a striking red, floor-length dress
The star noted that she hoped viewers of the movie will be ‘entertained and moved’.
Osman wrote the book in secret over 18 months, sparking a fierce 10-way bidding war before Penguin Random House secured the rights for a seven-figure deal in 2019.
Upon its 2020 release, The Thursday Murder Club became the only novel that year to sell over one million copies, ranking as the third best-selling hardback behind Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol and JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The success led to three sequels: The Man Who Died Twice (2021), The Bullet That Missed (2022), and The Last Devil to Die (2023). A fifth installment is already planned for publication next year.
