Netflix could have another gigantic hit on its hands with the upcoming release ofThe Thursday Murder Club. Based on the best-selling series of novels by British TV personality Richard Osman, the story follows a group of pensioners in a retirement home who spend their days enjoying murder mystery novels, until one day, a real murder mystery is at their doorstep. The books are highly renowned by critics and readers, but it’s the movie’s cast that has fans truly excited.The Thursday Murder Clubfeatures four of the most recognizable and beloved veteran British actors, whom the director,Chris Columbus, calls the “Mount Rushmore of British action giants!”
Director Chris Columbus spoke to Empire Magazine aboutThe Thursday Murder Cluband revealed that he was “intimidated” by the movie’s legendary cast. “It was the Mount Rushmore of the British Acting Giants,” he began. Columbus has worked with some gigantic ensemble casts, most notably the likes of Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, and more intheHarry Potterfranchise.But that didn’t stop him from feeling overwhelmed when directing Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie, and Ben Kingsley in Netflix’s new movie:
“I was intimidated, but once we started working on the script, the four of them together was just magical. They were all really looking forward to working together in a really exciting, almost youthful way.”
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As well as being acting royalty, the cast is astoundingly British (and Irish), and this allowed Chris Columbus to impart the islands' unique mannerisms into the script and during filming. “Pierce used this word for his character. I had no idea what it meant,” he said as an example. “And when I asked him, I was horrified. It was a word called ‘plonker.’ When he explained it, I was stunned, but I lean into that greatly.” On the extremity scale of British swear words, “plonker” is mild enough to say in front of a child. But it’s just one example of the experience and individuality the film’s cast brought toThe Thursday Murder Club.
‘Thursday Murder Club’ Marks a Surprising ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Reunion
Chris Columbus is responsible for some of your favorite movies, including the aforementionedHarry Potter,Home Alone, andBicentennial Man.But, arguably, his most acclaimed isMrs. Doubtfire, starring the late Robin Williams.The Thursday Murder Clubis an unexpected, but much-welcomed,Doubtfirereunion for Pierce Brosnan and Columbus.
“I was blown away by his comedic timing onMrs. Doubtfire,” the director said of Pierce Brosnan’s comedic chops on the 1993 comedy classic. “He could hold his own with Robin Williams. I’ve always wanted to do another comedy with Pierce.” It’s taken 32 years, but that chance has finally come for Chris Columbus. The first teaser forThe Thursday Murder Clubhighlighted that comedic ability, as well as showing off the talents of the film’s veteran cast. The movie begins streaming on Netflix on August 28.
Source:Empire
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