Nia DaCosta Imagines Clue Remake Set in Remote Norway
Nia DaCosta, director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, has shared her unique vision for Sony's Clue remake, picturing Tessa Thompson as a hotel manager in a Norwegian resort, blending elements of The White Lotus and Knives Out.
Cluedo is on track for a fresh take, and Nia DaCosta has tossed her hat in the ring with a pitch that’s hard to ignore. The director behind the upcoming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple recently chatted with fans online, where she was asked how she’d approach Sony’s planned reimagining of the classic whodunnit. When quizzed about her vision and which role she’d give her frequent collaborator Tessa Thompson, DaCosta didn’t hold back.
“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,”
she replied, conjuring up a setting that’s equal parts The White Lotus and Knives Out. The idea swaps the traditional stately home for a chilly, isolated hotel, with Thompson stepping into a role reminiscent of Tim Curry’s iconic butler from the 1985 film.
Classic Board Game, New Direction
Sony Pictures secured the rights to adapt the beloved board game for both television and film in 2024, but so far, there’s been no official word on what form the project will take. The original 1985 adaptation, directed by Jonathan Lynn and penned by John Landis, is still fondly remembered by fans. That film saw Tim Curry as Wadsworth, the butler who welcomes a group of strangers to a secluded mansion, only for chaos to ensue. The cast was stacked with talent, including Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, Colleen Camp, and Lee Ving.
What set the original apart was its sharp black comedy and its clever nods to the board game, especially the multiple endings that mirrored the unpredictable nature of the game itself. Each cinema screening could have a different outcome, keeping punters guessing right to the end.
Whodunnits Back in Vogue
The appetite for murder mysteries hasn’t faded, with the genre enjoying a resurgence thanks to the likes of Knives Out and The Traitors. Netflix’s Knives Out series, which recently announced a third instalment titled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has shown there’s still plenty of interest in stories where everyone’s a suspect and nothing is quite as it seems.
DaCosta’s pitch taps into this renewed enthusiasm, offering a fresh spin that could appeal to both die-hard fans and newcomers. By relocating the action to a remote Norwegian resort and giving the lead to Tessa Thompson, she’s suggesting a blend of icy tension and offbeat humour, a combination that’s proven popular with Aussie audiences.
Waiting for the Next Move
While there’s no official word yet on when or how Sony will move forward with the Cluedo remake, the buzz around DaCosta’s idea shows just how keen people are for a new take. In the meantime, locals can keep an eye out for all the upcoming films set to hit cinemas in 2026, with plenty of mysteries and surprises still to come.