5 MINUTES WITH... RICHARD OSMAN.

Richard Osman, the TV quizmaster-turned-bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club mysteries, discusses the upcoming film adaptation of his book series, which will be directed by Steven Spielberg. Osman expresses excitement about the project and mentions that the casting is currently underway. He also mentions that he will not be involved in writing the script, as he believes films are a different medium and trusts Spielberg's expertise. Osman talks about his latest book in the series, The Last Devil To Die, and explains that it is more emotional and touching than previous installments, while still maintaining the trademark wit and warmth. He also discusses his decision to write about older people as his heroes, highlighting their strength and the fact that they are often underestimated and invisible. Osman mentions that he will be taking a break from The Thursday Murder Club series to work on a new series about a father-in-law and daughter-in-law who set up their own detective agency. He concludes by mentioning that he based the series loosely on his mother's experiences in an aged care facility. [Extracted from the article]