CBS via Getty; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty The mystery of who will star in the lead role of aMurder, She Wrotefilm adaptation has been solved. When asked point-blank what the chances are that fans could see her pick up the mantel of Jessica Fletcher, the mystery writer and amateur detective first brought to life by the lateAngela Lansburyin the long-running CBS series of the same name,Jamie Lee Curtisdidn't hold back. "Oh, it's… happening," Curtis playfully confirmed toEntertainment Tonightat the world premiere ofFreakier Friday. "We're a minute away, but yeah, [I'm] very excited.Veryexcited. But I'm tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I'll get to enjoy that work." Deadline first reportedin December that the Oscar winner wasin talks to starin aMurder, She Wrotefilm at Universal written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with producers Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Previously, in October 2013, it was reported that NBC was planning a reboot of the series, but by January 2014 it was revealed that itwas not moving forward. The originalMurder, She Wrote, which ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996, focused on Lansbury's Jessica Fletcher, who became embroiled in various murder cases that took place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, as well as other locales around the globe. Created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, the crime drama also starred Tom Bosley, William Windom and Ron Masak. Considered one of the most successful and long-running series in history,Murder, She Wrotewas a hit with the industry and public alike. At the height of its popularity,it averaged 30 million viewersper week, according to theL.A. Times. Though she never won, the role earned Lansbury a whopping 12 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty The update from Curtis is a positive one for the reboot. As she alluded to, though, Curtis has much on her plate at the moment before she can pick up a magnifying glass. First up for the star is reprising her role of Tess Coleman inFreakier Friday, the sequel to the beloved 2003 film starringLindsay Lohan. Want more movie news? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free newsletterto get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. In December, she'll be seen in James L. Brooks' dramedy filmElla McCayalongside Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, and Albert Brooks. In addition toMurder, She Wrote, Curtis currently has another three projects in various stages of development. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly