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Director Rian Johnson has hinted at a Knives Out 4 film after the success of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in his mystery film series.
In a discussion with Entertainment Weekly, Johnson confirmed that while a fourth film starring Daniel Craig's eccentric Southern detective, Benoit Blanc, is not yet a priority, the early plans are beginning to form. He stated:
"I have some basic, elemental, conceptual ideas. Like, 'Okay, it'd be interesting if it were this kind of thing' kernels."
The Star Wars: The Last Jedi director explained his deliberate process for developing the next chapter, highlighting that he will likely direct an original movie first before confirming Knives Out 4.
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Director Rian Johnson say he is developing early ideas for Knives Out 4
Rian Johnson went on to explain that his current progress for Knives Out 4 is extremely basic and that he has not developed any firm plot points for the possible next installment. The Wake Up Dead Man director stated:
"I don't have actual concrete ideas. I don't have a theme yet, I don't have a location. It's really pretty vague, and I feel like it's good to kinda keep it vague until I'm ready to actually sit down and write it."
Johnson also gave an insight into his creative philosophy for the Knives Out series, explaining that the setting and themes of each mystery are deeply informed by the current cultural atmosphere. The 3 Body Problem director further added:
"Part of making these movies, for me, is reacting to the present moment, not necessarily with current events or politics or culture specifically, but in terms of what we're all feeling in the world at that moment. The vibe check of the United States and the moment that we're in."
Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery recently debuted on Netflix after its limited theatrical release on November 26. The film stars Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Mila Kunis, Glenn Close and Jeremy Runner, among other notable actors in its vast ensemble.
In the film, Craig's Benoit Blanc faces one of his most dangerous cases as he is invited to investigate the mysterious murder of Msgr. Jefferson Wicks (played by Josh Brolin). The plot uncovers several twists and secrets as Blanc's investigation picks up pace while Josh O'Connor's character Jud Duplenticy remains under close watch.
After the film's release, there have been many speculations about the future of the mystery film series, to which director Rian Johnson stated:
"I like that these movies are not timeless, per se, and that they all have one foot in something that is common to all of us in our present moment. So, yeah, I don't know. I have a vague notion, but trying to keep it vague until it's time to actually do it."
Stay tuned for more updates on Knives Out 4.
