In December 2024, Variety reported that Curtis was being eyed to lead Universal’s “Murder, She Wrote” film adaptation. The “Freakier Friday” star will take on the role of Jessica Fletcher, the crime writer turned detective that was played by Angela Lansbury in the original series.

Reboots on top of reboots! Jamie Lee Curtis made a very exciting confirmation while on the carpet for her new film Freakier Friday with Lindsay Lohan, a reboot of their original film, Freaky Friday. Reports began swirling in December 2024 that Curtis might take over the role for the Universal project.

After Deadline reported a Murder, She Wrote reboot in the works at Universal, Jamie Lee Curtis has officially confirmed she’s on the case. The Oscar winner revealed she “a minute away” from taking over the late Angela Lansbury’s beloved middle-aged mystery writer and amateur sleuth role,