Searxng/Murder She Wrote movie mo Celebrity Jamie Lee Curtis stars as Jessica Fletcher in the new Murder, She Wrote film, reviving the iconic mystery series for theaters in 2027. April 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jamie Lee Curtis is stepping into the role of Jessica Fletcher in the long-anticipated Murder, She Wrote film, which Universal Pictures has scheduled for a December 22, 2027 theatrical release. This marks a new chapter for the beloved mystery series originally starring Angela Lansbury, who passed away in 2022.