Peacock is rolling the dice on one of the most iconic whodunits of all time. Clue — yes, the legendary murder mystery board game that’s been sparking family feuds since 1949 — is officially getting a scripted series adaptation at the streamer. The project comes from writer/showrunner Dana Fox (Wicked: For Good) and director/executive producer Nicholas Stoller (You’re Cordially Invited), with Sony Pictures Television and Hasbro Entertainment steering the ship.
Sony and Hasbro quietly shopped the hourlong series around this fall and sparked interest across multiple platforms, but Peacock ultimately claimed the winning card. And honestly, the timing couldn’t be more convenient: the streamer recently confirmed that Poker Face won’t be returning for Season 3, leaving a stylish, mystery-filled gap in its lineup. Clue is positioned to be the natural successor — a blend of comedy and intrigue in the vein of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out universe, which audiences clearly can’t get enough of.
A little Hollywood history: Clue’s screen legacy
This isn’t the first time the beloved game has jumped from table to screen. The 1985 cult classic Clue film, led by Tim Curry’s unforgettable performance, took the game’s characters and settings and spun them into a campy, clever, and now-iconic mystery romp. It wasn’t a box-office hit at the time, but it later became a fan favorite — especially among those who love a little absurdity with their murder plots.
Since then, Hollywood has made several attempts to revive Clue — from an animated series that stalled at Fox, to years of pitches for a new film. What finally pushed things forward was Sony’s 2024 deal with Hasbro, securing rights to develop both scripted and unscripted Clue projects. Netflix is already moving on the unscripted version; now Peacock has the prestige drama-comedy take.
What’s the new series about?
The modern adaptation brings a fresh twist to the classic setup. A group of strangers is invited to an eccentric billionaire’s over-the-top murder mystery night — but as soon as the game begins, things stop being fun and start being very, very real. The show promises high stakes, humor, and a stylish ensemble of familiar archetypes: the socialite, the scholar, the femme fatale, the butler you definitely shouldn’t trust…all the icons who’ve defined Clue’s legacy.
Fox will write and serve as showrunner, with Stoller directing the pilot and executive producing. They’re joined by Hasbro Entertainment’s Head of TV Gabriel Marano, Margy Love (via Foxy, Inc.), and Conor Welch from Stoller Global Solutions.
Why this deal matters
For Peacock, this is a chance to keep its mystery-loving audience engaged post–Poker Face. For Sony, the streamer’s U.S.-only footprint means the studio retains international rights — always a win in today’s global-content economy. And for Hasbro, it continues the push to elevate its game brands into compelling film and TV franchises.
With more than 150 million copies sold worldwide, Clue remains one of the most recognizable mysteries ever created. Its six classic suspects (Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, and Colonel Mustard), six weapons, and nine rooms have lived in pop culture for more than 70 years. A modern TV series feels long overdue.
And the creative momentum isn’t slowing
Dana Fox is staying busy — she’s also behind Netflix’s upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot and co-writing the Wicked films. Stoller continues to expand his TV footprint too, including Apple TV+’s Platonic and the Goosebumps series for Hulu. He also has the Will Ferrell–led Judgement Day on the way at Amazon MGM Studios.