Thursday Murder Club's Celia Imrie drops disappointing news on book adaptation

The Thursday Murder Club is arriving on Netflix on August 28and thefilm, which boasts a fresh trailer, is a much-awaited adaptation of Richard Osman's novel of the same name.

Prior to the film's launch, actress Celia Imrie, who portrays retired nurse Joyce Meadowcroft, appeared on Saturday Kitchen to discuss various matters. A standout moment from the programme was a chat with presenter Matt Tebbut regarding the adaptation, with Matt emphasising thestellar cast, which features Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley.

Celia confessed not every aspect of the book's storyline had made it into the final film, expressing hope that fans would still appreciate it, remarking: "I only hope that all the readers who are so loyal to the book will be pleased with what we have done.

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"Because obviously we couldn't fit all of the plot in, but no - it was a complete thrill."

She confessed she hadn't yet viewed the new trailer and enquired "Am I in it?" when the other guests remarked on how captivating it was.

The star also revealed how she utilised her sisters for research into portraying a retired nurse like Joyce.

"I have two marvellous sisters who are nurses so I had to find out where was the pulse point, and what their training was like," she revealed.

"I'm very lucky, it's been wonderful. I sort of can't believe my luck but I'm delighted."

The film was produced by Steven Spielberg and the actress confessed she felt anxious about encountering him. She confessed: "My worry is I'm very starstruck but what was I going to talk to him about? That was my absolute horror."

She recalled a captivating tale from her past, when at the tender age of 22, she found herself on tour with double Oscar winner, Glenda Jackson.

Glenda had been treated to a trip to Universal Studios and Celia managed to snag a photo inside the mouth of the notorious shark used in Spielberg's Jaws films.

The veteran actress, now 73, features in the newly released trailer for Thursday Murder Club, which hit the internet earlier in August, introducing Joyce to the rest of the club as they delve into a cold case.

However, the group find themselves in hot water when they become suspects in a fresh murder case.

Thursday Murder Club will hit select cinemas on August 22, followed by a Netflix release on August 28.