Unveiling the Unprecedented Twists and Turns of 'Knives Out 3': Delve into Benoit Blanc's Latest Enigmatic Journey
Get ready for another thrilling ride with Benoit Blanc in 'Knives Out 3' Discover the latest details on Daniel Craig's return as the master detective and what fans can expect from the next installment of this beloved mystery franchise
After its initial two films, Knives Out has gained a dedicated fan base, and the thrilling escapades of Benoit Blanc are far from over.
Released in 2019, the first movie delved into the mysterious demise of the acclaimed writer, Harlan Thrombey (played by Christopher Plummer), and delved into the possibility of his affluent yet dysfunctional family's involvement. Audiences were captivated as detective Blanc (portrayed by Daniel Craig) joined forces with Marta Cabrera (played by Ana de Armas) to unravel the murder, all while Marta attempted to conceal her own connection to the crime.
The cast of Knives Out included Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell. Rian Johnson, who directed, wrote, and produced the film, continued to expand the Knives Out universe with the first sequel, titled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This sequel served as an anthology, with Craig being the only returning cast member from the first film, reprising his character.
Glass Onion premiered on Netflix in December 2022, bringing together a fresh set of characters in a captivating murder investigation. Benoit journeyed to a secluded Greek island to unravel the mystery surrounding two deaths linked to the fictitious tech mogul Miles Bron (played by Edward Norton). Joining the cast for the second installment were Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.
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'Knives Out 3': Everything to Know So Far About Benoit Blanc's Next Mystery
The first two films of the Knives Out franchise were warmly received, and fans can look forward to more thrilling adventures with Benoit Blanc.
Released in 2019, the initial movie delved into the mysterious death of Harlan Thrombey, a celebrated writer, exploring the possibility of his wealthy and troubled family's involvement in his demise. Audiences followed the collaboration between detective Blanc and nurse Marta Cabrera, who, unbeknownst to others, was trying to conceal her own connection to the murder.
In addition to Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell, Knives Out featured an ensemble cast.
The film was both directed and written by Rian Johnson, who also served as its producer. Following the success of the initial film, Rian Johnson furthered the Knives Out universe by creating the first sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This anthology maintained Craig as the sole returning character from the original film.
The second installment of Glass Onion, premiered on Netflix in December 2022, introduces a fresh set of characters involved in a murder investigation. Benoit ventures to a secluded Greek island, determined to uncover the culprits behind two deaths linked to the fictional tech mogul, Miles Bron (played by Edward Norton).
Joining the cast for this sequel are Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.
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Has a 3rd 'Knives Out' Movie Been Announced?
Netflix acquired the rights to two sequels of the popular movie Knives Out through a hefty $469 million deal in 2021. In December 2022, the streaming giant unveiled the first sequel, titled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
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Will Daniel Craig Reprise the Role of Benoit Blanc?
In a September 2022 interview with Variety, Craig expressed his intention to continue portraying the detective in future Knives Out films. He stated, "As long as he keeps writing them, I'll continue doing them. It's effortless because he's an exceptional writer, and the material is already well-crafted."
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What Fans Expect for the Future of the Franchise?
In December 2022, Johnson hinted that he was "just starting to figure out" the layout of the third film.
"We still have one more movie left in our contract with Netflix, though I don't view it as a trilogy," shared the director in an interview with RadioTimes. "To me, it feels more like an ongoing endeavor. As long as Daniel and I continue to enjoy ourselves and generate fresh and thrilling ideas each time, we intend to persist with this for as long as we possibly can."
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What Is the Vision for 'Knives Out 3'?
"Moving beyond mere settings and superficial choices like bikinis versus sweaters, the upcoming narrative and tone of the third movie will truly offer something fresh and innovative. I'm already buzzing with excitement for what's to come," Johnson hinted during Netflix's Tudum event, following the release of the second installment.
In October 2023, Johnson expanded on his plans for the third film. "It's progressing well," he shared with The Wrap. "Due to the strike, I was unable to work on it, but now that it's resolved, I'm fully immersing myself in the project. The concept, the backdrop, and the essence of the movie are already crystal clear in my mind. All that's left is to sit down and bring it to life."
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