Thursday Murder Club Books Make Headlines on August 28, 2025

LONDON, August 28, 2025 - Fans of Richard Osman’s bestselling Thursday Murder Club series were treated to several major developments today, as media outlets and institutions celebrated the novels’ transition to the screen and honored their literary roots.

A leading entertainment magazine published a comprehensive feature detailing the key differences between Osman’s original 2020 novel and its newly released film adaptation. The article highlights omitted characters, streamlined subplots, and narrative adjustments made to condense the 400-page mystery into a two-hour movie.

Simultaneously, Netflix’s official entertainment blog ran an in-depth profile on the journey from page to screen, featuring insights from director Chris Columbus and cast members Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. The piece explores the creative challenges of preserving the novel’s humor and heart while adapting its sprawling storyline for a global streaming audience.

To mark the film’s Netflix debut, the Royal Horticultural Society concluded a weeklong murder-mystery scavenger hunt across its five UK gardens. Inspired by the book’s setting in a retirement community, visitors followed clues amid floral installations and enjoyed themed afternoon teas-complete with Joyce’s Lemon Drizzle cake-at RHS Wisley.

In London’s Soho district, a sold-out event brought together book enthusiasts and cinephiles for an evening screening and discussion hosted by Filmfluencing and It’s Hardback Out Here. Attendees compared beloved characters to their on-screen counterparts and toasted Osman’s blend of suspense and wit at a post-screening gathering.

These concurrent celebrations underscore the enduring appeal of The Thursday Murder Club series and its successful leap from bestseller lists to blockbuster streaming.