Jamie Lee Curtis to lead Murder, She Wrote reboot movie

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. It will be directed by Jason Moore whose credits include comedies Pitch Perfect and Sisters and written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo who wrote the script for GameStop stock movie Dumb Money. The original CBS series ran for 12 seasons between 1984 and 1996 and at its height, reached 25m viewers a week. Oscar-winn