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Jamie Lee Curtis Confirms Murder, She Wrote Reboot: ‘It's Happening'
The reboot of Murder, She Wrote is being written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with production by Lord Miller and Amy Pascal. Get ready for a dose of nostalgia as Murder, She Wrote is making a comeback. Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis is set to reprise her role in the reboot of the popular television series, she confirmed during a recent chat with a media portal. The 66-year-old star revealed the reboot is officially in the works at Universal while also expressing her excitement about the project. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Curtis said, 'Oh, it's… happening. We're a minute away, but yeah, (I'm) very excited. Very excited. But I'm tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I'll get to enjoy that work." The reboot of Murder, She Wrote is being written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with production by Lord Miller and Amy Pascal. Murder, She Wrote The original television series aired from 1984 to 1996. It featured the legendary Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, a retired schoolteacher who turns into a mystery novel writer with a knack for solving real-life murders. Set in the small coastal town of Cabot Cove, Maine, the show became a classic for its gripping plot, interesting characters and Lansbury's unforgettable performance. Freakier Friday Release Date Among the projects Curtis is busy working on, Freakier Friday, a sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday, is set to hit theatres on August 8. Alongside her will be seen Lindsay Lohan who will also reprise her role in the film. The film is directed by Nisha Ganatra and also stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Julia Butters and Ryan Malgarini in the key roles. Speaking at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, Jamie Lee Curtis earlier opened up about reuniting with Lindsay Lohan for Disney's comedy sequel. The actress told Variety, 'She has taught me so much. She has her team, where her two people would be standing on either side of a camera holding a big light," Curtis said. 'It's Lindsay lighting — that would have been good branding — they hold lights so that we look better. So, I've learned a lot from her already. We had a good time. We love each other." The Plot Of Freaky Friday Freaky Friday followed the story of a mother-daughter duo, played by Curtis and Lohan who wake up in each other's bodies following a visit to the mysterious Chinese restaurant where their souls get exchanged. It was helmed by Mark Waters. The story of the upcoming film pick up from where it left in the first instalment. First Published: July 26, 2025, 17:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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5 days ago
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‘Its' Happening': Jamie Lee Curtis Confirms Murder, She Wrote Reboot at Freakier Friday
Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed the reboot of Murder, She Wrote, and that she will reprise her role. The actress, who made an appearance at the premiere of Freakier Friday, expressed her excitement over the renewal while in conversation with the media portal. The upcoming movie will be based on the original series of the same name, which ran for 12 years, from 1984 to 1996. Jamie Lee Curtis confirms Murder, She Wrote reboot While making a stylish appearance on the red carpet of Freakier Friday, the actress shared that she is very excited and enthusiastic over the project coming to life. In the interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actress revealed, "Oh, it's… happening. We're a minute away, but yeah, very excited. Very excited. But I'm tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I'll get to enjoy that work.' The movie will be written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, while Lord Miller and Amy Pascal have come onboard to fund the film. As for the show, the crime-drama series was set in Cabot Cove, where a retired teacher turns into a mystery writer and gets a knack for solving real-life murders. Jamie Lee Curtis' upcoming projects As for the new projects, Lee Curtis will next appear in Freakier Friday. The actress will reprise her iconic role of Tess Colman, alongside Lindsay Lohan, who will play the character of Anna Coleman. The sequel to the hit film is directed by Nisha Ganatra and is set to hit theaters on August 8. The film also stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Julia Butters and Ryan Malgarini.
