Nia DaCosta Imagines Clue Remake Set in Remote Norwegian Resort
Nia DaCosta, director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has shared her vision for Sony's Clue remake, picturing it in a Norwegian resort with Tessa Thompson as the hotel manager, blending the intrigue of The White Lotus and Knives Out.
Clue is on its way back to the screen, and filmmaker Nia DaCosta has already mapped out a fresh direction for the classic whodunit. Known for her work on the upcoming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, DaCosta recently revealed her unique take on the project, including her dream casting for the lead role. During a Reddit Q&A, a fan asked her, “Sony has secured the rights to remake the cult classic; Clue. If you were giving the helm to write and direct the remake. What would your take on it be? And which character would Tessa Thompson play?”
DaCosta responded,
My take would be, it's in Norway in a resort, off season, in the middle of nowhere. Tessa would play the manager of the hotel/the Tim Curry character,
drawing inspiration from the atmospheric tension of The White Lotus and the sharp mystery of Knives Out.
Clue’s Cinematic Legacy
Sony Pictures acquired the TV and film rights to the iconic board game in 2024, but details about the adaptation remain under wraps. The original Clue film, released in 1985, was directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by John Landis. The movie starred Tim Curry as Wadsworth, the butler who invites a group of strangers to a secluded mansion, setting the stage for a night of chaos and suspicion. The cast also included Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. White, Christopher Lloyd as Professor Plum, Michael McKean as Mr. Green, Martin Mull as Colonel Mustard, Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet, Colleen Camp as Yvette the maid, and Lee Ving as Mr. Boddy.
The film is celebrated for its blend of dark comedy and homage to the beloved board game. One of its most memorable features was the inclusion of multiple endings, cleverly mirroring the unpredictable nature of the game itself, where any player could be the culprit.
Whodunits in Today’s Entertainment
The appetite for mystery stories is as strong as ever, with audiences flocking to both movies and TV series that keep them guessing. Franchises like Netflix ’s Knives Out, which recently announced a third installment titled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and reality competition shows like The Traitors, continue to draw viewers with their suspenseful storytelling and unexpected twists.
DaCosta’s vision for Clue, set against the stark backdrop of a Norwegian resort in the off-season, promises a fresh spin on the classic formula. By casting Tessa Thompson as the enigmatic hotel manager, she aims to channel the energy of Tim Curry’s iconic performance while bringing a new dynamic to the story’s central mystery.
Looking Ahead
While fans await further updates on the Clue remake, the anticipation is building for what could be a bold reimagining of a cult favorite. In the meantime, moviegoers can look forward to a packed slate of upcoming releases in 2026, with plenty of mysteries and thrillers on the horizon.