Iconic TV show gets reboot with huge Hollywood star in lead role 29 years after final episode

Published on July 24, 2025 at 02:59 PM

A HUGE Hollywood star is set to star in the reboot of an iconic TV show - 29 years after the final episode.

The much-loved programme aired for 12 series between 1984 and 1996.

Behind-the-scenes photo of the cast of Murder, She Wrote.
A huge Hollywood star is to lead a reboot of a beloved TV show
Scene from Murder, She Wrote: Jessica Fletcher on the phone.
Angela Lansbury played Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote
Jamie Lee Curtis at the premiere of Disney's
Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed she’ll star in the reboot

Murder, She Wrote as sleuthing Jessica Fletcher.

Jessica was a widower and retired English teacher, who became a mystery writer.

She investigated murders in the coastal town of Cabot Cove - even proving more perceptive than law enforcement.

The a whopping 12 consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performance.

Meanwhile, has confirmed she’ll play the lead role in a movie reboot.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the Oscar winner said: “Oh, it’s happening.

“I’ve a couple other things to hustle and then I’ll get to enjoy that world.”

She made the huge revelation at

A sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday, both Jamie and reprised their roles.

The body-swapping antics are even more heightened, with four people involved.

Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray and Stephen Tobolowsky are among other returning stars.

Jamie, 66, won an Oscar for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All At Once.

She played supporting character, IRS agent Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the smash-hit movie.

The brain-bending premise follows a Chinese-American immigrant who must work with alternate universe versions of herself.

Namely, to prevent the multiverse being destroyed by a powerful being.

The film also won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, among others.

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