‘Knives Out’ Director Rian Johnson Eyes Break From Netflix Franchise With Plans To Write Original Script

‘Knives Out’ Director Rian Johnson Eyes Break From Netflix Franchise With Plans To Write Original Script

Rian Johnson has revealed that he plans to take a break from Knives Out, but remains “energized” about returning to the Netflix murder mystery franchise in the future. Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders London on Saturday, Johnson said he was working on an original script that will take him away from the world of detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig. He appeared on stage alongside actor Josh O’Connor and producer Ram Bergman to prom…

Rian Johnson is taking a break from Knives Out

If we could get a new Knives Out movie every three years, the movie world would be better off. And while that has held so far, with the third installment, Wake Up Dead Man, slated for November 26th, we know that won’t always be the case. In fact, Rian Johnson is already plotting his new movie outside of the world of Benoit Blanc. Speaking with Deadline this weekend, Johnson confirmed, “I’m writing right now, [but] it’s not one of these [Knives O…

Rian Johnson Confirms Knives Out 4 Update After Three Consecutive Movies

Iconic director Rian Johnson is known for allegedly setting back the Star Wars franchise, but the director made a name for himself with the Knives Out franchise. With three Knives Out movies to his name, the director recently talked about a potential fourth Knives Out movie. Ahead of the global release of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the director confirmed (via Deadline) that he will be taking a break from the franchise. I’m writing …