Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed that her “Homicide, She Wrote” reboot film is within the works on the carpet for “Freakier Friday.”

“Oh it’s,” Curtis started, taking a giant dramatic pause whereas talking with Leisure Tonight. “Occurring.”

“We’re a minute away. However very excited. Very excited,” Curtis continued. “However I’m tamping down my enthusiasm till we begin taking pictures. I’ve a pair different issues to hustle after which I’ll get to get pleasure from that work.”

In December 2024, Selection reported that Curtis was being eyed to guide Common’s “Homicide, She Wrote” movie adaptation. The “Freakier Friday” star will tackle the function of Jessica Fletcher, the crime author turned detective that was performed by Angela Lansbury within the unique sequence.

Per reporting, the script is from Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Amy Pascal are producers.

Lansbury’s unique “Homicide, She Wrote” sequence ran for a whopping 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996. The sequence peaked at a reported 40 million viewers every week, and nonetheless averaged round 25 million per episode by the tip of its run. 4 tv movies adopted over the rapid years. Whereas latest many years have seen online game and literary diversifications, the property has remained largely dormant on the display since 2003.

Of the initiatives Curtis is hustling, “Freakier Friday” is making ready to hit theaters on Aug. 8. Talking on the Las Culturistas Tradition Awards, Curtis informed Selection about reuniting with Lindsay Lohan for Disney’s comedy sequel.

“She has taught me a lot. She has her crew, the place her two individuals can be standing on both facet of a digital camera holding a giant mild,” Curtis mentioned. “It’s Lindsay lighting — that will have been good branding — they maintain lights in order that we glance higher. So, I’ve discovered loads from her already. We had fun. We love one another.”