Jamie lee curtis to solve murders in 'murder, she wrote' revival
Universal Pictures is dusting off a beloved classic, announcing a film adaptation of 'Murder, She Wrote' slated for a Christmas 2027 release, with Jamie Lee Curtis stepping into the iconic shoes of Jessica Fletcher. The news arrives as a welcome surprise for fans eager to see the Cabot Cove sleuth return to the big screen.
A fresh take on a timeless mystery
Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the writing duo behind the sharp financial satire 'American High,' are penning the script, promising a contemporary spin on the long-running series. Jason Moore, known for his comedic flair in 'Pitch Perfect,' will direct. The project aims to retain the core elements that made the original a success – Jessica Fletcher’s keen intellect, her knack for unraveling complex cases, and the charming small-town setting of Cabot Cove, Maine – while injecting it with a modern sensibility.
Angela Lansbury's portrayal of Jessica Fletcher defined the character for over a decade, from 1984 to 1996. Curtis’s casting represents a significant shift, but also a deliberate attempt to introduce the character to a new generation. While details remain scarce—Universal Pictures has only confirmed the release date of December 22, 2027—the studio clearly intends for this to be a major holiday event.
The premise, for those unfamiliar, centers on Jessica Fletcher, a retired English teacher and budding mystery novelist whose writing career inadvertently coincides with a string of murders she’s uniquely qualified to solve. Though Cabot Cove serves as her home base, Jessica’s investigations frequently take her on journeys to other locations, broadening the scope of the mysteries she encounters. The revival’s success will undoubtedly hinge on Curtis's ability to capture the warmth, wit, and sharp observational skills that made Lansbury’s Jessica so enduring.
Industry insiders are already buzzing about the potential, and the December 2027 release date suggests Universal is aiming for maximum festive impact. Whether this remake can live up to the legacy of the original remains to be seen, but with Curtis at the helm and a talented creative team behind it, the possibility of a compelling new chapter in Jessica Fletcher’s story certainly exists.