Murder, She Wrote" Reboot Starring Jamie Lee Curtis Postponed to 2028
A new version of the classic crime drama "Murder, She Wrote" starring Jamie Lee Curtis has been postponed by Universal Pictures. The release date has been moved from December 22, 2027, to February 4, 2028. This change allows the film to avoid competition with other big sequels like "Avengers: Secret Wars," "The Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum," and "The Housemaid’s Secret," all set to open on December 17.
In the reboot, Jamie Lee Curtis will take on the role of Jessica Fletcher, the famous crime writer and amateur sleuth originally played by Angela Lansbury in the TV series. The show, which aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996, followed Fletcher's talent for solving murders in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. The plot details of the upcoming movie have not been disclosed.
Directed by Jason Moore and written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, the "Murder, She Wrote" reboot is produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Jamie Lee Curtis will also be seen in two indie films in 2026 before stepping into the role of Jessica Fletcher.
In conclusion, the highly anticipated "Murder, She Wrote" reboot starring Jamie Lee Curtis has been rescheduled to February 4, 2028, to avoid competition with other major releases. Fans of the original series can look forward to seeing Curtis take on the iconic role of Jessica Fletcher in this modern adaptation.