Murder, She Wrote is returning with Jamie Lee Curtis taking on the role of Jessica Fletcher. The character was made famous by Angela Lansbury in the television show, which ran 12 seasons between 1984 and 1996. Curtis’ version will be a film, and Variety is reporting that Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore has signed on to helm the project.

“Oh, it’s… happening,” Curtis confirmed to Entertainment Tonight last year. “We’re a minute away, but yeah, [I’m] very excited. Very excited. But I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I’ll get to enjoy that work.”

The film is being written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, and produced by Amy Pascal and Lord Miller. Moore will be directing the project for Universal.

Moore has a busy schedule this year. He is also signed on to helm Elle, the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. In April, he is set to direct the revival of Avenue Q on the West End. He’s also planning to helm the book adaptations for Guncle and This Time Tomorrow.

What Is Murder, She Wrote About?

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Murder, She Wrote followed Jessica Fletcher (Lansbury), a widow and retired English teacher who becomes a mystery writer. She rises to fame thanks to her work, but continues a quiet life in the small coastal community of Cabot Cove. Fletcher’s mystery-writing proves more than useful as she begins to use her skills to help solve real crimes.

The show earned two Emmys throughout its run, and while Landsbury never took home the prize for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, she was nominated 12 times for playing Fletcher. The show won multiple Golden Globes throughout its run, including four Best Actress in a Television Series wins for Lansbury and two Best Television Series – Drama wins.

While Lansbury was the only actor to appear in every season, the show also featured recurring roles from Tom Bosley, William Windom, Ron Masak, Will Nye, and Louis Herthum.

Murder, She Wrote was also followed by four made-for-television movies: South by Southwest (1997), A Story to Die For (2000), The Last Free Man (2001), and The Celtic Riddle (2003).

Currently, the details of Curtis’ version are unknown, but fans are definitely excited to see her take on the role.