'The Thursday Murder Club': The Verdict On Each Character And Cast Member
Everything you need to know about the key characters of Netflix's upcoming crime comedy film.
The typical murder mystery that crime thriller fans know and love typically sees a temperamental detective lead a team of officers on a murder case, from their base at police headquarters. Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club is anything but, yet promises to be a fan-favourite upon its release on August 22.
The film, which is based on the best-selling book by Richard Osman, follows a group of friends living in Cooper Chase Retirement Village, as they meet every Thursday to solve a mixture of cold cases in their local area. Suddenly, the group are thrust into the heart of a real case, and will stop at nothing to solve the crime, even if it means making enemies along the way.
Filled with a star-studded cast including Helen Mirren, Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, Ben Kingsley and more, we break down the roles of the main cast members, and the parts they'll play in solving the cases.
Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best
Who is Elizabeth Best? As the head of the Thursday Murder Club, Elizabeth leaves no stone unturned, thanks to her sharp eye for investigating cold cases. She's often at the forefront of the mysteries, rallying the group together and even coming face to face with dangerous suspects.
What else has Helen Mirren starred in? Dame Helen Mirren has starred in numerous award-winning films and television series including The Queen, Gosford Park and 1923.
Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie
Who is Ron Ritchie? Ron Ritchie is a strong-willed former union activist who is a member of the Thursday Murder club. While he may appear blunt, he works well alongside the other members of the group and is extremely loyal.
What else has Pierce Brosnan starred in? A former James Bond, Brosnan has starred in GoldenEye, The King's Daughter and The Out-Laws.
Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif
Who is Ibrahim Arif? A former psychiatrist, he is one of the core members of the club who binds the group together thanks to his calm and collected attitude.
What else has Ben Kingsley starred in? With a career spanning decades, he has previously featured in As You Like It, Anne Frank: The Whole Story and Mrs. Harris and more.
Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft
Who is Joyce Meadowcroft? Previously a nurse, Joyce is the club’s newest member. Although her kind demeanour may initially fool you, she’s just as sharp and strong-willed as the other members.
What else has Celia Imrie starred in? Celia is best known for starring in Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones's Diary and Better Things.
David Tennant as Ian Ventham
Who is Ian Ventham? He is the assertive and rather villainous owner of the retirement village, who clearly cares little for the residents. In the trailer Ian can be heard saying that he's, 'not worried about the cantankerous old farts', which points to him being a potential ally to the club's opposers.
What else has David Tennant starred in? He is best known for starring Dr Who, Broadchurch and Jessica Jones.
Daniel Mays as DCI Chris Hudson
Who is DCI Chris Hudson? He is the detective chief inspector on the case, and PC Donna De Freitas' (see below) boss. As the Thursday Murder Club digs further into the cases, DCI Chris Hudson's frustration against the group begins to deepen. In the trailer, he can be seen yelling, 'police work is off-limits to anyone who isn't the police!' to the members.
What else has Daniel Mays starred in? Prior to Thursday Murder Club he has starred in Line of Duty, Outcasts and Vera Drake.
Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Bogdan
Who is Bogdan? He is a young man of Polish descent who supports the club in their key investigations. While not much is known about his role, his alliance with the group may serve them well in their time of need.
What else has Henry Lloyd-Hughes starred in? He has previously starred in Unrelated, Weekender and Parade's End.
Naomi Ackie as PC Donna De Freitas
Who is PC Donna De Freitas? She is a local police officer who joins forces with the Thursday Murder Club, as their insider who gives the team confidential information regarding their cold cases. It's likely that due to this, she'll be at odds with her boss DCI Chris Hudson and Ian Ventham.
What else has Naomi Ackie starred in? Naomi is best known for starring in The End of the F***ing World, Blink Twice and Mickey 17.
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