Nicely Entertainment<\/a> has wrapped production on \u201cTrivia Night Mysteries,\u201d a new original movie franchise marking the mystery-genre debut of longtime “Family Guy” writer, executive producer, and former showrunner Steve Callaghan. The company confirmed the completion of its 90-minute pilot film\u2014also structured as a two-part, 2×60\u2019 event titled \u201cTrivia Night Mysteries: A Question of Murder\u201d\u2014with pre-production already underway for subsequent installments.<\/strong><\/p>\nFilmed on location in Jefferson City, Missouri, the project stars Morgan Bradley as Sara Keane, a sharp-witted fact-checker and trivia champion drawn into amateur sleuthing after a rival player is murdered. Alex Trumble appears as Reid Taggart, a charming lawyer who becomes both investigative partner and potential romantic interest. The film is directed by Bruce Wemple, with the story by Callaghan and Shannon Payette Seip and teleplay scripts for the full franchise penned by Callaghan.<\/p>\n
Blending small-town charm with character-driven humor and suspenseful plotting, \u201cTrivia Night Mysteries\u201d is positioned as a fresh twist on the cozy mystery format. Scott Kirkpatrick, EVP of Distribution and Co-Productions at Nicely Entertainment, said<\/strong>, \u201cWorking with Steve on \u2018Trivia Night Mysteries\u2019 has been an absolute joy. Steve\u2019s track record of crafting smart, character-rich storytelling made him the perfect partner for this project. Collaborating with such an incredible creative team and talented cast has resulted in something truly special \u2014 a cozy mystery with humor, heart, and a heroine you can\u2019t help but root for.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nCallaghan expressed equal enthusiasm, noting,<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m beyond thrilled to see \u2018Trivia Night Mysteries\u2019 come to life. This world and its characters are so much fun to write, and I can\u2019t wait for viewers to watch Sara and Reid search for clues while simultaneously navigating their budding, flirtatious attraction to each other. Partnering with Nicely on this series of movies has been an amazing experience \u2014 they\u2019ve built an environment that champions creativity and delivers stories that connect with audiences everywhere.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nNicely Entertainment Founder & CEO Vanessa Shapiro added<\/strong>, \u201cWe are so excited to be working with the very talented Steve Callaghan on \u2018Trivia Night Mysteries.\u2019 We\u2019re confident this engaging and witty mystery series will be embraced by audiences everywhere, combining clever storytelling with the charm and intrigue viewers love.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nNow in post-production, \u201cTrivia Night Mysteries\u201d will be ready for delivery in Q1 2026, with Nicely Entertainment handling worldwide distribution.<\/strong> The franchise marks the company\u2019s third foray into the cozy mystery category, following \u201cThe Abigail Mysteries\u201d and \u201cThe Christmas Recipe Files,\u201d the latter also starring Bradley. The expansion comes as Nicely continues to build its feel-good entertainment slate, including returning series \u201cCrossroad Springs\u201d and new 2025 movie releases across major platforms.<\/p>\nShapiro and Kirkpatrick serve as executive producers on the franchise alongside Callaghan, who is represented by Yorn Levine Barnes. A two-time Emmy nominee, Callaghan has been part of Family Guy since its inception and has served in leading creative roles on American Dad!, Yes, Dear, and MTV\u2019s 3-South.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrivia Night Mysteries\u201d follows Sara Keane, a freelance fact-checker and team trivia standout whose investigative instincts are put to the test when a rival contestant is murdered outside a local tavern. Using her deep knowledge of trivia, sharp analytical skills, and the help of her trivia team and a newcomer lawyer, she must uncover the truth before becoming the next target.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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