Netflix makes huge Thursday Murder Club announcement and fans won't want to miss it

Netflix has unveiled some thrilling news for fans eagerly awaiting The Thursday Murder Club movie, adapted from Richard Osman's hit novel.

In a unique collaboration, the streaming service is teaming up with the Royal Horticultural Society to mark the release of the much-awaited film, directed by the renowned Chris Columbus.

The star-studded cast of The Thursday Murder Club includes Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, and audiences can catch it in cinemas and on Netflix later this month.

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The plot 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 a limited period of one week, enthusiasts of the popular book series will be able to immerse themselves in a cosy crime experience at five RHS gardens, reports the Express.

At these locations, murder mystery buffs are invited to "put their sleuthing skills to the test" through engaging scavenger hunts that "blend horticulture with homicide".

From Friday August 22 to Thursday August 28, the event titled 'Murder Amongst the Marigolds' will offer visitors themed scavenger hunts, impressive floral billboards, and a special tearoom experience at RHS Garden Wisley.

Participating gardens across the UK include 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.

The event description teases: "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."

Reflecting on the adaptation of his novel last year, Osman shared: "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."

On his widely followed podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, which he co-hosts with Marina Hyde, Osman also touched upon potential alterations to the narrative for its cinematic rendition.

"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 explained.

"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 is set to hit the big screen on August 22 and will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 28.