Nicely Entertainment has completed production on Trivia Night Mysteries, which serves as a pilot for a new cozy mystery franchise.
The movie was penned by Steve Callaghan, a former Family Guy writer who has made his entry into the mystery genre. Trivia Night Mysteries is the first in a planned ongoing mystery series. The 90-minute movie can also air as a two-part event, Trivia Night Mysteries: A Question of Murder. Nicely is already in preproduction on subsequent installments.
Starring Morgan Bradley and Alex Trumble, it was filmed on location in Jefferson City, Missouri and directed by Bruce Wemple. Trivia Night Mysteries will be ready for delivery in Q1 2026. Nicely Entertainment is handling worldwide distribution.
“Working with Steve on Trivia Night Mysteries has been an absolute joy,” said Scott Kirkpatrick, EVP of distribution and co-productions at Nicely Entertainment. “Steve’s 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 — a cozy mystery with humor, heart, and a heroine you can’t help but root for.”
“I’m beyond thrilled to see Trivia Night Mysteries come to life,” said Callaghan. “This world and its characters are so much fun to write, and I can’t 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—they’ve built an environment that champions creativity and delivers stories that connect with audiences everywhere.”
“We are so excited to be working with the very talented Steve Callaghan on Trivia Night Mysteries,” said Vanessa Shapiro, founder & CEO of Nicely Entertainment. “We’re confident this engaging and witty mystery series will be embraced by audiences everywhere, combining clever storytelling with the charm and intrigue viewers love.”
