Fans of the gripping mystery film Knives Out have been eagerly awaiting updates on the highly anticipated sequel, Knives Out 3. After months of silence, a major filming update has finally been revealed. Following the success of the first film, Netflix acquired the rights to two sequels in a groundbreaking $469 million deal.
Inspired by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, writer and director Rian Johnson crafted a standalone mystery for the sequel titled Glass Onion, with the return of the brilliant southern detective, Benoit Blanc, portrayed by the talented Daniel Craig. Johnson recently confirmed that he has resumed work on the script after the conclusion of the 2023 writers strike.
In an exciting new report from Deadline, it has been announced that filming for the yet-to-be-titled Knives Out 3 is slated to begin later this year. Fans can rejoice as Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the charismatic and astute detective, Benoit Blanc. This news arrives alongside the announcement of producer Katie McNeill joining forces with Johnson and Ram Bergman's T-Street partners. Furthermore, T-Street is also gearing up to release the highly anticipated Netflix series, 3 Body Problem, helmed by David Benioff and Dan Weiss from Game of Thrones, along with Alexander Woo from True Blood.
While Benoit Blanc is not the only tenacious mystery solver in Johnson's repertoire, with his mystery show Poker Face, fans have speculated about a potential crossover between Benoit Blanc and Natasha Lyonne's character, Charlie Cale. However, Johnson has clarified that Lyonne's cameo in Glass Onion was actually a portrayal of herself on the set of Poker Face, establishing a connection between the two projects existing within the world of Knives Out. It seems unlikely that Blanc and Cale will cross paths, as Blanc is acquainted with the actor behind the character, rather than the character herself.
Although there may not be a grandiose crossover moment between the two detectives, Johnson has hinted at the possibility of Easter eggs from Poker Face appearing in Knives Out 3. These references may be subtle, such as the show playing on a television in the background. This approach aligns with Agatha Christie's own writing style, as her beloved characters Poirot and Miss Marple never crossed paths in her books. However, the 1966 movie adaptation of The Alphabet Murders did feature a meeting between the two characters, giving fans an exciting glimpse into an alternate crossover reality.
Knives Out centers around the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey, who is found deceased at his estate shortly after his 85th birthday. The sharp-witted and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is called upon to investigate, as he navigates through a tangled web of family dynamics and loyal staff members, all of whom could be potential suspects. Blanc effectively unravels a series of red herrings and deceitful lies, determined to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely demise.
As the filming of Knives Out 3 commences later this year, fans can anticipate another thrilling mystery with the return of the beloved Benoit Blanc. With Rian Johnson at the helm, it is sure to be an exciting and suspenseful addition to the franchise, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
