Chris Columbus Hints at Expanding ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Into a Film Series
Chris Columbus—director of Harry Potter and Home Alone fame—may have stumbled into his most fulfilling film experience yet. Following the successful release of The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix, Columbus and the star-studded cast are already eyeing sequels, and the motivation is as authentic as it gets.
The Thursday Murder Club: An Enthusiastic Reboot
In a recent Entertainment Weekly interview, Columbus revealed his heartfelt ambition:
“If the audience falls in love with these characters, I would prefer to do nothing else over the next three or four years than to make one or two more of these films,” he shared. He added with nostalgic excitement, “Because honestly, since [Harry] Potter, this was the best experience in my filmmaking life. I just love working with these four actors. I would come back in a heartbeat for the second and the third films.”
This sentiment underlines the director’s belief not only in the charm of the story but in the seamless chemistry shared by the cast.
Cast Chemistry That Sparks Sequels
The ensemble—comprising Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, and Ben Kingsley—is just as eager to return. Mirren beamed, “We had such a good time together. We created a real ensemble. We took great joy in each other’s performances and each other’s personalities. So, we would love to do a reunion.” Brosnan echoed this warmly: “If they want me to come back, I would be more than happy.” Imrie, ever candid, chimed in: “I don’t want to spook things, but if there was a second film, why not?”
It’s clear that the enthusiasm spans the director and actors alike—an ideal foundation for future installments.
A Treasure Trove of Stories Awaits
Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series currently boasts five books—three already published (The Man Who Died Twice, The Bullet That Missed, The Last Devil to Die) and a fifth, The Impossible Fortune, slated for September 2025. With so much rich material, Columbus has a narrative runway—if audiences stay invested, sequels could follow naturally and elegantly.
Final Thoughts on The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club embodies everything fans adore: witty mystery, heartwarming camaraderie, and seasoned acting. Columbus’ proposal to commit the “next three or four years” to multiple films not only demonstrates creative dedication but also shows confidence in a franchise that could become a defining cozy mystery of the decade.
As streaming platforms continue chasing blockbuster franchises, Thursday Murder Club stands ready to deliver: clever, cozy, character-driven entertainment that audiences simply can’t resist.
