Jamie Lee Curtis is rumored to be in line for one of her most exciting roles yet: playing Jessica Fletcher in Universal’s upcoming Murder, She Wrote film. While the casting is still unconfirmed, Curtis is reportedly the top choice, and it’s easy to see why. Known for her comedic timing, sharp wit, and ability to fully embody a range of characters, Curtis seems like the perfect fit to follow in the footsteps of Angela Lansbury, who portrayed the beloved amateur sleuth from 1984 to 1996.
Murder, She Wrote revolved around Jessica Fletcher, a mystery writer from the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, who solves murders in her spare time. Lansbury’s portrayal of Jessica was both quirky and intelligent, and Curtis has shown time and again that she can bring similar depth and charm to her roles. Whether it’s her iconic performance as Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise or her hilarious turn in Freaky Friday, Curtis always brings her A-game, and a role like Jessica Fletcher would be an excellent opportunity for her to showcase both her humor and her intellect.
Interestingly, Curtis and Lansbury share another connection: both were part of the Knives Out franchise. Curtis played Linda Drysdale in the first film, while Lansbury made a memorable cameo in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which was her final film before her passing in 2022. This connection makes the idea of Curtis stepping into Lansbury’s shoes even more fitting.
Curtis’s acting career has seen a significant boost after her Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All at Once, and she has expressed how much that moment has impacted her career. With Murder, She Wrote, Curtis could add another iconic role to her already impressive resume.
The film is being written by Rebecca Angelo and Lauren Schuker Blum, known for their work on Dumb Money, and if their script is anywhere near as clever as that, we can expect a thrilling and witty movie. Whether or not Curtis is officially cast, this potential role is one that fans of both Curtis and Murder, She Wrote are eagerly anticipating. Curtis would undoubtedly make a brilliant Jessica Fletcher, solving mysteries with the same skill and flair she brings to every role.