Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Jason Moore to Direct Murder, She Wrote Movie
Jason Moore, known for directing movies like Pitch Perfect, is going to direct a new movie version of the old TV show Murder, She Wrote.
Jamie Lee Curtis will play the main character, which was originally played by Angela Lansbury.
The show was about a retired schoolteacher who was really good at solving murders.
The movie is being made by Universal Pictures, and several people are helping to produce and write it.
The original TV show was very popular and won many awards.
Moore is also working on other projects, like a TV show and a play.
Jason Moore will direct a feature adaptation of the classic TV series Murder, She Wrote.
Jamie Lee Curtis will star in the role originally played by Angela Lansbury.
The screenplay is written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo.
Producers include Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood.
The original series was created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, and William Link.
- Who
- Jason Moore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Angela Lansbury, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Aditya Sood, Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo, Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, William Link
- What
- A feature adaptation of the classic TV series Murder, She Wrote
- When
- Upcoming (specific release date not mentioned)
- Where
- Universal Pictures
- Why
- To adapt the classic TV series into a feature film
- Director
- Jason Moore
- Lead Actress
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Producers
- Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Aditya Sood
- Screenwriters
- Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo
- Original Series Creator
- Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Actress
- Angela Lansbury
- Production Company
- Universal Pictures