In exciting news for fans of the Knives Out franchise, director Rian Johnson is set to film the highly anticipated third installment later this year. According to a report by Deadline, Johnson and producer Ram Bergman have appointed Katie McNeill as a producer at their independent studio T-Street Productions, leading up to the production of Knives Out 3. The film will see the return of Daniel Craig as the charismatic private detective Benoit Blanc.
Like its predecessors, Knives Out 3 is expected to be a thrilling murder mystery reminiscent of Agatha Christie's classic stories. While specific plot details are currently under wraps, audiences can look forward to Craig once again being joined by an ensemble cast of A-list talent, with each member playing a potential suspect.
The most recent outing for Benoit Blanc was in the 2022 sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In this film, the master sleuth finds himself unravelling a new whodunit while immersed in the opulence of a private estate on a Greek island. The mystery surrounding his presence there is just the beginning of the puzzles he must solve.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery boasted an impressive lineup of actors, including Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, Dave Bautista, Madelyn Cline, Ethan Hawke, and Edward Norton. It received critical acclaim and even garnered a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards.
Although the development of Knives Out 3 was temporarily delayed by a writers' strike, Rian Johnson has expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that he is now working at 'full force.' He already has the premise, setting, and overall vision for the film in his mind; now, it's a matter of bringing it to life through the script.
Excitingly, Johnson has hinted at a tonal and thematic shift for the third installment. He is eager to avoid replicating the previous movies and instead aims to venture into new territory creatively. This fresh direction promises to offer audiences a unique and captivating experience.
Both Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery are currently available for streaming on Netflix, allowing fans to revisit the beloved franchise while anticipating the forthcoming Knives Out 3. With production on the horizon, fans and mystery enthusiasts alike eagerly await the next installment in the thrilling saga of Benoit Blanc's adventures.
Stay tuned for more updates on Knives Out 3 as production progresses, and get ready to embark on another gripping mystery that will surely keep us on the edge of our seats.
