Starring Mischa Barton (Amazon Freevee’s Neighbours reboot, the OC) in the titular role of the florist turned private detective, the stylish films, set in 1930’s England, embrace the spirit of the ‘Queen of Crime,’ Agatha Christie. New titles being announced at Cannes include Murder at the Embassy and The Mystery of the Golden Spear. Production on Murder at the Embassy is slated to begin in June in the US, UK and on location in Cairo, Egypt.

Delivery is scheduled for first quarter, 2025. The Mystery of the Golden Spear, set in the South African savannah, begins shooting in January, 2025, with delivery slated for Summer, 2025.

Invitation to a Murder, the debut Miranda Green Mystery, was released in 2023, in over 100 countries worldwide and has streamed on top platforms including AppleTV+ in the US. The two new titles are both in final negotiations with a major studio for North American distribution rights.

“We have been thrilled by the global response to Invitation to a Murder,” said Marielle Zuccarelli, President of Global Sales, ACE Entertainment Films. “Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and the whodunnit genre, we have set out to create a mystery franchise that is timeless while also appealing to contemporary audiences. With Mischa as the perfect embodiment of Miranda, we are confident we have something that will continue to grow and win over fans for a very long time.”

“I’m really looking forward to returning to the role of Miranda Green in the next installment in the Miranda Green franchise,” commented Barton. “The script that the team has crafted is exceptionally fun and witty. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this captivating journey once again.”

Barton is repped by CLA Partners and Kopeikin Law.