Jamie Lee Curtis may soon be starring in a remake of one of the most iconic murder mystery shows ever. Curtis began her career on television in 1977, but it was her role as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter’s “Halloween” in 1978 that truly launched her as a scream queen. She went on to have significant roles in other horror films like “The Fog” and “Prom Night” and reprised the Laurie Strode character in the 1981 sequel.
Over the years, Curtis’ roles have evolved. She recently portrayed the short-tempered and easily rattled Donna Berzatto on the hit TV series “The Bear”, for which she won an award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. In the 2020s, she also received her first Academy Award nomination and win for her supporting role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. As time has passed, her acting prowess has been increasingly recognized, and now another exciting project may be on the horizon.
It’s reported that Curtis is in talks to star in a remake of “Murder, She Wrote”. The original series, which starred Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, an author and amateur detective, ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996, with over 250 episodes in total. Alongside Lansbury, many actors had recurring roles in the show, including William Window, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum, Tom Bosley, Will Nye, and Michael Horton.
The remake will be a movie adaptation of the beloved TV series and is in development at Universal. While Curtis’ involvement isn’t finalized yet, she’s the top choice to play the lead role. The movie’s script was co-written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, and it will be produced by Lord Miller and Amy Pascal.
The prospective casting of Curtis in the “Murder, She Wrote” remake is that she’s well-suited for it to succeed. Lansbury’s portrayal of Jessica Fletcher has been so cherished over the decades that it’s a tough act to follow. However, among the actors capable of taking on this role, Curtis is one of the best options. Not only does she have recent experience in the whodunit genre through her role in “Knives Out”, but she’s also achieved iconic status over the years. When replacing a revered actor, it’s ideal to have someone who is held in similar regard, and Curtis arguably fits that bill.
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