Netflix have shared some exciting news ahead of the release of The Thursday Murder Club movie, which is based on Richard Osman’s best-selling novel of the same name.
The streaming giant has decided to pair up with the Royal Horticultural Society to celebrate the launch of the highly-anticipated film, which is directed by Chris Columbus.
The Thursday Murder Club, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie, is coming to cinemas and Netflix later this month.
The synopsis reads: “Four irrepressible retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.”
For just one week, fans of the beloved book series can dive into a world of cosy crime across five RHS gardens.
There, murder mystery aficionados will have the chance to “put their sleuthing skills to the test” by partaking in immersive scavenger hunts that “blend horticulture with homicide”.
Between Friday August 22 and Thursday August 28, ‘Murder Amongst the Marigolds’ will see fans enjoy themed scavenger hunts, giant floral billboards and a tearoom takeover at RHS Garden Wisley.
The five gardens taking part across the nation are: RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, RHS Garden Bridgewater in Manchester, RHS Garden Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire, RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex and RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon.
According to the event description: “Fans will enjoy exclusive activities, clues, and prizes; from interacting with film billboards meticulously brought to life in flowers, to channel their inner sleuths in scavenger hunts for themed prizes.
“For those with a taste for something truly killer, visitors to RHS Wisley can even indulge in a murderously good afternoon tea at Joyce’s Tearoom.
“Named in honour of the character played by Celia Imrie in the film, the menu is packed with delightful nods to the gang, from Elizabeth’s Earl Grey (with a twist) to Ibrahim’s Calming Chamomile.
“And fans certainly won’t want to miss Joyce’s famous Lemon Drizzle or Ron’s must-try Sausage Rolls – some might say they’re to die for.”
Speaking about the adaptation of his novel last year, Osman said: “I’m so proud of this book, so it is a dream to see The Thursday Murder Club in such incredible hands.
“From Chris Columbus to Amblin to Netflix, there are geniuses everywhere I look. And what a cast. I’m pinching myself.”
In his popular podcast The Rest Is Entertainment alongside co-host Marina Hyde, Osman also discussed possible changes to the story when it is put to screen.
“The plot, as I understand it, for The Thursday Murder Club movie is based on the first book but it’s not entirely the same, because you have to change things is the truth,” he said.
“And to have me looking over their shoulder telling them every five seconds that they couldn’t do this or they couldn’t do that I think would be hard.”
The Thursday Murder Club film will be in cinemas from August 22 and on Netflix from August 28.