Filmmaker Rian Johnson has finally revealed the name of the “Knives Out” sequel which will hit Netflix later this year.
As Deadline reported, the cast includes Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, and Madelyn Cline. The 2019 original grossed $165.3 million dollars at the domestic box office and over $311 million dollars overseas.
Deadline reported that Netflix secured the rights to two more movies in a deal that was estimated to be around $400 million dollars, one of the biggest in the streaming service’s long history.
Rian Johnson Drops The Name Of New ‘Knives Out’ Movie On Twitter
Something I love about Agatha Christie is how she never tread water creatively. I think there’s a misperception that her books use the same formula over and over, but fans know the opposite is true.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 13, 2022
On Monday morning, “The Last Jedi” director teased the name of his latest murder mystery by talking about the movie’s origins.
“Something I love about Agatha Christie is how she never tread water creatively,” he wrote. “I think there’s a misperception that her books use the same formula over and over, but fans know the opposite is true.”
It wasn’t just settings or murder methods, she was constantly stretching the genre conceptually. Under the umbrella of the whodunnit she wrote spy thrillers, proto-slasher horrors, serial killer hunts, gothic romances, psychological character studies, glam travelogues.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 13, 2022
“It wasn’t just settings or murder methods, she was constantly stretching the genre conceptually,” he continued. “Under the umbrella of the whodunnit she wrote spy thrillers, proto-slasher horrors, serial killer hunts, gothic romances, psychological character studies, glam travelogues.”
When I made Knives Out, that’s what excited me about the prospect of making more mysteries with Daniel as Benoit Blanc – to emulate Christie and have every film be like a whole new book, with its own tone, ambition, reason for being… and (ta dah) title.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 13, 2022
“When I made Knives Out, that’s what excited me about the prospect of making more mysteries with Daniel [Craig] as Benoit Blanc – to emulate Christie and have every film be like a whole new book, with its own tone, ambition, reason for being… and (ta dah) title,” he added.
Benoit Blanc’s next case, the follow up to Knives Out, is called GLASS ONION. pic.twitter.com/6Zo0g1VX11
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 13, 2022
“Benoit Blanc’s next case, the follow up to Knives Out, is called GLASS ONION,” he revealed along with a short teaser clip.
MUCH MORE TO COME!
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 13, 2022
Johnson later teased, “MUCH MORE TO COME!”
Fans React To ‘Knives Out’ Title News
Loved Knives Out and excited for more!
— Gillian (@eddiesgl1) June 13, 2022
“Loved Knives Out and excited for more!” one fan commented.
GLASS ONION HYPE TRAIN: ALL ABOARD
— Lalo’s Scarf (@WhiteWolf496) June 13, 2022
“GLASS ONION HYPE TRAIN: ALL ABOARD,” another wrote.
— Peter B. (@Peter_Bogert) June 13, 2022
Another reacted with a GIF that read, “This is a great day.”
It’s a good day for fans of “Knives Out,” but it might not be a great day for Star Wars fans, as it seems that his proposed trilogy might be on hold while he completes his “Knives Out” commitments to Netflix.
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy Is On Hold… Indefinitely
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said that Rian Johnson was “unbelievably busy” with other projects. Although the trilogy was first announced in 2017, it doesn’t look like there has been any work made on the trilogy since that time.
“Rian has been unbelievably busy with Knives Out and the deal that he made at Netflix for multiple movies,” Kennedy told the publication.
Kennedy then seemed to cast doubt on the possibility of a trilogy happening at all and hinted at exploring “much more persistent storytelling” through their various Disney+ series.
Although “The Rise of Skywalker” received a lackluster reception to close out the nine-episode Skywalker Saga, “The Mandalorian” proved to be a success for the fledgling Disney+ and several new shows have been produced as a result: “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” “The Acolyte,” and the canceled “Rangers of the New Republic.”
Johnson has yet to comment on what is to come of his Star Wars trilogy since Kathleen Kennedy’s comments last month.
