Jamie Lee Curtis to lead big-screen ‘Murder, She Wrote’ adaptation as Jessica Fletcher, set for December 2027 release

Jamie Lee Curtis, the scream queen turned Oscar champion, is channeling her inner sleuth for a long-awaited cinematic revival of the iconic ‘Murder, She Wrote’. At 67, the actress famous for slaying in Halloween and multiverse-hopping in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ steps into the cozy mystery realm once ruled by the late Angela Lansbury’s unforgettable Jessica Fletcher. Announced in a fresh Guardian report, this Universal Pictures film promises to blend classic whodunit charm with Curtis’s signature intensity, arriving December 22, 2027. Fans of the original 12-season hit, which ran from 1984 to 1996 and spawned TV movies, have eagerly awaited this update amid the reboots dominating Hollywood. Curtis takes center stage as Jessica Fletcher, the sharp-witted mystery novelist and amateur detective from Cabot Cove, Maine. Jason Moore is directing; his Pitch Perfect musical magic contrasts delightfully with this genre shift. The screenplay comes from Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the duo behind the ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ adaptation. Producers include Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller, ensuring a high level of polish. While plot specifics remain under wraps, speculation swirls around whether it revisits Cabot Cove or ventures globally like the series’ later episodes. Curtis first teased the project at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival during Dumb Money talks. Schuker Blum shared with Collider, “I’ll tell you one thing that hasn’t been reported yet, is we’ve written a film version of Murder, She Wrote for Universal, and we’re really excited.” Her writing partner Angelo added, “It’s Jessica Fletcher’s time to return.” Jamie Lee Curtis on the role Curtis has been vocal about her excitement. At the 'Freakier Friday' premiere, she told Entertainment Tonight, “Oh it’s… happening. We’re just a minute away. But very excited. Very excited.” She tempered it slightly, saying, “However, I’m tempering my excitement until we begin filming. I have a few other projects to focus on first, but then I’ll relish this work.” Later updates confirmed her thrill: “It’s definitely happening… I’m extremely thrilled. Really thrilled.” This reboot honors Lansbury, who passed in 2022 at 96, without imitating her. Curtis brings her dramatic range, fresh off 'Freaky Friday 2.'