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  • Jason Moore Directing ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie

    (Left) Jennifer Lopez and director Jason Moore on the set of 'Shotgun Wedding'. Photo Credit: Ana Carballosa. (Right) Jamie Lee Curtis on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Credit/Provider: Warrick Page. ©A.M.P.A.S.
    (Left) Jennifer Lopez and director Jason Moore on the set of ‘Shotgun Wedding’. Photo Credit: Ana Carballosa. (Right) Jamie Lee Curtis on the red carpet of the 96th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Credit/Provider: Warrick Page. ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • ‘Pitch Perfect’s Jason Moore is directing the ‘Murder, She Wrote’ movie.
    • Jamie Lee Curtis is starring.
    • Universal is producing it.

    You may recall that, way back in December of 2024, word arrived that ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis was circling the lead in a new planned movie adaptation of classic crime series ‘Murder, She Wrote.’

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    It is finally starting to come together, as Deadline reports that ‘Pitch Perfect’ director Jason Moore is directing, and Amy Pascal is teaming up with ‘Spider-Verse’ colleagues Phil Lord and Chris Miller to produce.

    Related Article: Jamie Lee Curtis is the Top Choice to Play Jessica Fletcher in the ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie

    What’s the story of ‘Murder She Wrote’?

    Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher in 'Murder, She Wrote.' Photo courtesy of Universal Television.
    Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher in ‘Murder, She Wrote.’ Photo courtesy of Universal Television.

    For those who didn’t grow up in the 1980s or have somehow gotten this far in life not knowing the name Jessica Fletcher, ‘Murder She Wrote’ was a crime procedural drama series that kicked off on CBS in 1984.

    It stars Lansbury as Fletcher, a seemingly mild-mannered crime writer who has a penchant for digging into mysteries of all kinds. Working and living primarily in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, she’s consistently underestimated by police and criminals and ends up solving many murders.

    For the new movie, ‘Dumb Money’ duo Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo wrote the screenplay based on the series. Curtis will take on the role as Fletcher, and the tone may tend towards warmly comedic.

    What else has Jason Moore directed?

    In addition to helping launch the ‘Pitch Perfect’ franchise, Moore has also been behind the camera for movies including ‘Sisters’ and ‘Shotgun Wedding.’

    He’s also directed the pilot and served as an executive producer on ‘Elle,’ the upcoming  ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel TV series at Prime Video.

    (L to R) Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, and director Jason Moore on the set of 'Shotgun Wedding'. Photo Credit: Ana Carballosa.
    (L to R) Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, and director Jason Moore on the set of ‘Shotgun Wedding’. Photo Credit: Ana Carballosa.

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  • Kiefer Sutherland Says More ‘24’ “Has Been Written”

    Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in '24'.
    Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in ’24’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    Preview:

    • Kiefer Sutherland hints there could be more ‘24’.
    • He’s seen a script from show co-creator Howard Gordon.
    • The actor could return as Jack Bauer –– but not yet.

    It has been 11 years since the end of miniseries ‘24: Live Another Day’ saw Jack Bauer whisked away by Russian authorities to an unknown fate. And fans have naturally wondered when –– or if –– they might get to see more from Kiefer Sutherland’s heroic ‘24’ agent, damnit!

    Now Sutherland himself has offered a hopeful update during an interview on Canadian radio show Montreal Now with Aaron Rand…

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    This is what Sutherland had to say:

    “[Latest showrunner and executive producer] Howard Gordon has come up with an idea that I like. Before, the material had not been written, so I would have to say, ‘I’m not the one that’s in the way.’ But something has been written. I think it’s really good. I think it’s really strong.”

    Does this mean Jack will be breaking out of Russian prison for more adventures? Only time will tell!

    Related Article: Disney’s 20th Century Studios is Developing a Movie Based on ‘24’

    What’s the story of ‘24’?

    The cast of '24'.
    The cast of ’24’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    The original series, created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran for Fox television, originally ran for nine seasons between 2001 and 2014, and spawned a television film called ‘Redemption’ in 2008.

    Sutherland starred as Jack Bauer, an agent from the U.S. government’s fictitious Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). His usual missions involved running around Los Angeles and beyond thwarting terrorist threats such as a nuclear explosion. Each season depicted 24 hours in real time (though you thankfully didn’t see him go to the toilet).

    Bauer was famous for his slightly violent attitude to law enforcement, and he wasn’t above torturing suspects to get the information he needed.

    And other characters, such as his daughter Kim (played by Elisha Cuthbert) sometimes found themselves in more ridiculous situations (just say the word “cougar” to any fan and they’ll know what you mean).

    In 2017, a spin-off called ‘24: Legacy’ aired for one season, starring Corey Hawkins.

    What else did Sutherland have to say about a potential return to ‘24’?

    Kiefer Sutherland in season 1 of '24'.
    Kiefer Sutherland in season 1 of ’24’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

    Sutherland had more to say about our chances of more Jack on screens:

    “ ‘24’ was originally with Fox. Now it’s owned by Disney because of what Fox has sold off, and so it has to go through different channels before it’s either approved or disapproved. Like everybody else, it’s something I would really like to do. I would like to close that story. It was left kind of wide open. So, fingers crossed. There’s a chance. We’ve taken some considerable steps forward.”

    You might recall that last year, there was chatter about a movie in development at Disney, so chances are this is what Sutherland means.

    When would more ‘24’ be on screens?

    As Kiefer himself admits, it’s currently up to the studio to want to make more. But given Disney’s love for IP it can utilize, it’s not impossible to think Jack might be unleashed upon the world once more.

    Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in '24'.
    Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in ’24’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

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