A Talent for Murder Opens in Theaters October 23, 2026
Anton Corbijn directs Alden Ehrenreich, Helen Mirren and Olivia Cooke in an adaptation of Joanna Murray-Smith's play Switzerland.
A Talent for Murder, directed by Anton Corbijn and starring Alden Ehrenreich, Helen Mirren and Olivia Cooke, opened in theaters on October 23, 2026, according to comingsoon.net.
The story follows Edward Ridgeway, a young literary agent who travels from New York to Switzerland to persuade Patricia Highsmith to write another Tom Ripley novel. The film adapts Joanna Murray-Smith's play Switzerland.
Ehrenreich plays both Edward and a version of Tom Ripley. He said that playing the two roles was a major reason he took the part.
Joanna Murray-Smith wrote Switzerland in 2014. Highsmith's first novel featuring Tom Ripley, The Talented Mr. Ripley, shaped how readers perceive the character.
Quick answers
When did A Talent for Murder open in theaters?
The film was released in theaters on October 23, 2026.
Who directed A Talent for Murder?
Anton Corbijn directed the film, which stars Alden Ehrenreich, Helen Mirren and Olivia Cooke.
What is A Talent for Murder based on?
It adapts Joanna Murray-Smith's 2014 play Switzerland.