The iconic TV show returns after nearly 20 years on the air – but there’s a big twist
A LEGENDARY TV is returning in a big way after a two-year hiatus.
However, there is a big twist.
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Murder, She Wrote was a crime series from 1984 that ran until 1996.
The film ran for twelve seasons and starred Angela Lansbury, who died in 2022.
The series was so popular that it spawned a book series that is still published today.
Now the popular show is coming back after a break of more than 20 years.
However, Murder, She Wrote is now being made into a film.
Accordingly Above the linethe film is in the works at Universal Pictures.
“Orange is the New Black” screenwriters are adapted by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo.
Former Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairwoman Amy Pascal will executive produce.
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There is no release yet as the writers will not proceed with the script until the writers’ strike is resolved.
Murder, She Wrote also hasn’t found an actress to play its main character.
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Angela played Jessica Fletcher, a crime writer and amateur detective.
She assisted in numerous murders that occurred at her residence in Cabot Cove, Maine.
Anglea received an Emmy nomination for each season of Murder, She Wrote, but never won for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
However, the show impressed with its costume design and music composition.
The series also starred William Windom as Dr. Seth Hazlitt, Ron Masak as Sheriff Mort Metzger, Tom Bosley as Sheriff Amos Tupper, Louis Herthum as Deputy Andy Broom and Will Nye as Deputy Floyd.
The fans agree
After news of the film adaptation was released, fans began discussing who they thought should play Jessica.
“No one can replace Dame Angela Lansbury, but a film instead of a TV series could work. I nominate Rebecca Wisocky, Alfre Woodard, CCH Pounder, L. Scott Caldwell or Kate Burton,” said one fan.
Others nominated Geena Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker.
“Y’all asking this question when Maggie Smith is around,” said another.
Someone else nominated “Jessica Lange or Margo Martindale.”
Others said that no one should replace them and that they should leave it alone.
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