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Rian Johnson on Knives Out’s Future Inspirations and Keeping the Franchise Fresh
When the original Knives Out released in 2019, it received such a strong, mostly positive reaction that it wasn’t a surprise when a follow up was eventually announced. Glass Onion, which recently began its one-week theatrical run before it goes to Netflix on December 23, is the first of two Knives Out sequels that…
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Daniel Craig’s Knives Out Character Benoit Blanc Is “Obviously” Queer, Director Confirms
While promoting his upcoming Netflix film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Rian Johnson has confirmed that lead character Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig is gay. Blanc’s partner makes a cameo appearance in the film, which is due out in November for a brief run in theaters, followed by its debut on Netflix.
As reported by Deadline, Johnson was speaking about the film following its showing at the London Film Festival over the weekend. In reference to a scene where Blanc was shown apparently living with another man, the director was asked if that meant that the Knives Out protagonist is gay.
“Yes, he obviously is,” Johnson responded. Blanc’s partner in the film is played as a cameo role by a well-known British actor, but both Johnson and Daniel Craig avoided saying the actor’s name for the sake of audiences who won’t see the film until November. Johnson added about the unnamed actor: “there’s nobody in the world I can imagine in bringing me more joy for Benoit Blanc to be with.”
How to watch ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’
What: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Where to watch: In theaters and on Netflix
Premiere dates: Nov. 23 (theaters) and Dec. 23 (Netflix)
Nobody loves a star-studded whodunnit more than Rian Johnson.
Following the widely successful release of his captivatingly confounding murder mystery Knives Out, Johnson’s returning with Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. It’s one of the season’s most anticipated films that you can catch a lot sooner than you think.
Ready to solve Benoit Blanc’s latest puzzle? Here’s everything you need to know.
How can I watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?
While Glass Onion is premiering on Netflix Dec. 23, eager fans can catch the film in theaters for a special Thanksgiving release ahead of streaming. Slated for a week-long run from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, Glass Onion will be showing across 600 theaters, including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, with tickets on sale now.
What do we know about the new sequel?
Our favorite detective, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), is back, and this time, he’s in Greece. Snooping around a luxurious private estate on an idyllic island, Blanc soon meets a strange group of friends all invited by billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton).
There’s business moguls, fashion models, scientists, and influencers. But while the members of this group all pride themselves on different careers, they all become suspects when a surprise death plagues the island. Who, where, what, why? Benoit Blanc is sure to find out.
The star-studded cast for Glass Onion also includes Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ spoiler-free review: Rian Johnson delivers a superb whodunnit
What are people saying about Glass Onion?
Mashable’s Deputy Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko, gives a spoiler-free review of the sequel and says that “Johnson has assured that lightning strikes twice with this much-anticipated sequel. Once again, he pulled together a crackerjack ensemble that is not only explosively entertaining in their roles but also radiates with the exuberance of the project.”
She continues, “This sequel has an energy that is uplifting and infectious. Its pacing races, then slows to swell around a dynamic new turn; it’s as if Blanc’s strong grip has us by the hand, confidently guiding us through betrayal, greed, and murder at a clip that brings to mind the fantastic final acts of Clue.”
Puchko also mentions that Johnson plays with “Reversals, reveals, flashbacks, and complicated alliances … with such panache that Glass Onion doesn’t feel like it’s repeating steps, it feels like the continuation of an enthralling dance number.”
“Craig and his scene partners nimbly hit each step, glowing radiant on the screen like old-school stars, exuding glamor, machismo, or outrageousness, feeling both larger than life and all too real at once.” So it’s safe to say — the sequel’s a hit.
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Netflix’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Will Spend One Week In Theaters
Netflix and traditional film are usually mortal enemies; many film organizations don’t want to even count Netflix movies as being eligible for awards, while Netflix would generally love it if you stayed home and watched The Adam Project instead. The two warring factions seem to have reached a temporary accord, though, as Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery will be spending a week in theaters this fall ahead of its Christmas release.
Starting Wednesday, November 23, up through November 29, director Rian Johnson will get his wish: you’ll be able to see Glass Onion in theaters as part of what Netflix is calling a “theatrical sneak preview event.” AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters are all participating in the event. This isn’t a full theatrical release, however. While a full theatrical release would usually consist of 2000-3000 screens, Glass Onion will show on just 600. Once the run ends on November 29, the movie will disappear until its Netflix release on December 23.
PEOPLE OF TWITTER! Leading up to our big Christmas release on Netflix, this Thanksgiving GLASS ONION will have a special one week only THEATRICAL SNEAK PREVIEW EVENT!! HUGE thanks to @AMCTheatres @RegalMovies @Cinemark and more. I’m very, VERY excited about this.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) October 6, 2022
This is a noteworthy move due to the inherently adversarial relationship between Netflix and theaters, but it seems to signal more of this kind of thing. AMC head Adam Aron said that Netflix and theaters have “cracked the code,” while Cineworld CEO Mooky Greidinger said that the “experiment is a breakthrough for both the theatrical industry and Netflix and can page the way for stronger cooperation in the future as Netflix big budget movies for sure belong on the big screen first.”
Netflix’s new Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery clip is full of devious puzzles
At the beginning of the month Netflix gave us our first taste of the first Knives Out sequel, and at its Tudum event the streamer showed off another clip — this one focused on some very complex puzzle boxes that double as a party invite. The brief clip showed off the mixture of humor and mystery that you’d expect from another Knives Out.
Glass Onion is an important movie for Netflix, and not just because it’s a centerpiece of the company’s holiday schedule. The company reportedly paid more than $400 million for two sequels to Rian Johnson’s original whodunit, and Glass Onion also features a star-studded cast including the likes of Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr., David Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, and Edward…