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Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rian Johnson teases 'Gothic' third Knives Out film
The next movie in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, is "much more Gothic and grounded in tone". The whodunnit franchise's creator, Rian Johnson, has revealed the third film will revert "back to the origins of the genre" and is more like that first movie, 2019's Knives Out, than 2022's Glass Onion. He told Rolling Stone: 'It's incredibly different from Glass Onion. 'We put out a teaser trailer a month ago. It's much more a Gothic, much more grounded tone. It's more similar to the first one in that way. It kind of gets back to the real origins of the genre, which, predating [Agatha] Christie, go back to [Edgar Allan] Poe.' The Star Wars: The Last Jedi director insists he never wants to "repeat myself". He explained: 'If I feel like I'm repeating the same thing, or turning the crank on the handle and turning out more of what I did last time, I'm not good enough to hide that from the audience. 'So what I end up chasing is the experience of each of these things. It's not necessarily where I'm going to flip and do a totally different tone, but after three years of working on something that has a particular tone, it's like you've been eating the same thing for lunch every day for three years. I'm more excited about doing something that feels new. That's similar with the show. It's not so much a conscious decision. In order to keep it exciting for myself, I don't want to repeat myself.' Johnson would love to continue the franchise for as long as possible. Asked if more films starring Daniel Craig as private investigator Benoit Blanc are on the cards, he replied: 'I feel great! Because I have genuinely taken a swing each time that I didn't think would work. 'Ultimately, that's the thing you're trying to avoid. The second you feel like you know how to do this, that leads nowhere good. So I feel fantastic. And with the movies, we can keep doing that. I don't have something in my head right now. You kind of burn the ship into the sea each time and ask yourself, 'How will I make anything ever again?' But I would keep doing them as long as I can.' In the meantime, Wake Up Dead Man, is due to hit cinemas in December.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rian Johnson reveals why his 'Star Wars' trilogy never happened: 'It was all very conceptual'
Filmmaker , who is known for 'Knives Out', 'Glass Onion', 'Looper', and others, shared the reason for scrapping the 'Star Wars' trilogy, reported Variety. The trilogy that never took off Johnson who directed the space opera 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' released in 2017, broke the silence on his long-rumoured 'Star Wars' trilogy that never started. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He shared that at the time, he and were developing ideas for the three-film saga. However, once 'Knives Out' was out, Johnson's attention switched primarily to the murder mystery blockbuster. Johnson explains how 'Knives Out' changed everything "Nothing really happened with it," Johnson said, adding, "We had a great time working together, and they said, 'Let's keep doing it.' I said, 'Great!' I would kick ideas around with Kathy. The short version is 'Knives Out' happened. I went off and made 'Knives Out,' and was off to the races, busy making murder mysteries. It's the sort of thing if, down the line, there's an opportunity to do it, or do something else in 'Star Wars,' I would be thrilled. But right now I'm just doing my own stuff, and pretty happy," reported Variety. It never got past the concept stage Johnson shared that his trilogy was "all very conceptual" and that he never developed an "outline or a treatment or anything" for the project. Why he'd still love to return to 'Star Wars' In 2022, Johnson said he "would be sad" if he never directed a 'Star Wars' film again, noting that "it wouldn't be the end of the world for anyone." "But I would be sad," he said, continuing, "I love the world. I love the people. I love 'Star Wars' fans. I love the passion with which they engage in it. There's nothing like telling a story in this world and then experiencing people truly connecting to it and letting you know that. It's extraordinary," reported Variety.
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rian Johnson Discloses Nothing Really Happened During Star Wars Trilogy, Says Was Busy Making Murder Mysteries
Washington : Filmmaker Rian Johnson, who is known for 'Knives Out', 'Glass Onion', 'Looper', and others, shared the reason for scrapping the 'Star Wars' trilogy, reported Variety. Johnson who directed the space opera 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' released in 2017, broke the silence on his long-rumoured Star Wars' trilogy that never started. He shared that at the time, he and Kathleen Kennedy were developing ideas for the three-film saga. However, once 'Knives Out' was out, Johnson's attention switched primarily to the murder mystery blockbuster. "Nothing really happened with it," Johnson said, adding, "We had a great time working together, and they said, 'Let's keep doing it.' I said, 'Great!' I would kick ideas around with Kathy. The short version is 'Knives Out' happened. I went off and made 'Knives Out,' and was off to the races, busy making murder mysteries. It's the sort of thing if, down the line, there's an opportunity to do it, or do something else in 'Star Wars,' I would be thrilled. But right now I'm just doing my own stuff, and pretty happy," reported Variety. Johnson shared that his trilogy was "all very conceptual" and that he never developed an "outline or a treatment or anything" for the project. In 2022, Johnson said he "would be sad" if he never directed a 'Star Wars' film again, noting that "it wouldn't be the end of the world for anyone." "But I would be sad," he said, continuing, "I love the world. I love the people. I love 'Star Wars' fans. I love the passion with which they engage in it. There's nothing like telling a story in this world and then experiencing people truly connecting to it and letting you know that. It's extraordinary," reported Variety.
Mint
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rian Johnson reveals 'nothing really happened' with Star Wars trilogy, says 'was busy making murder mysteries'
Washington DC [US], July 14 (ANI): Filmmaker Rian Johnson, who is known for 'Knives Out', 'Glass Onion', 'Looper', and others, shared the reason for scrapping the 'Star Wars' trilogy, reported Variety. Johnson who directed the space opera 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' released in 2017, broke the silence on his long-rumoured Star Wars' trilogy that never started. He shared that at the time, he and Kathleen Kennedy were developing ideas for the three-film saga. However, once 'Knives Out' was out, Johnson's attention switched primarily to the murder mystery blockbuster. "Nothing really happened with it," Johnson said, adding, "We had a great time working together, and they said, 'Let's keep doing it.' I said, 'Great!' I would kick ideas around with Kathy. The short version is 'Knives Out' happened. I went off and made 'Knives Out,' and was off to the races, busy making murder mysteries. It's the sort of thing if, down the line, there's an opportunity to do it, or do something else in 'Star Wars,' I would be thrilled. But right now I'm just doing my own stuff, and pretty happy," reported Variety. Johnson shared that his trilogy was "all very conceptual" and that he never developed an "outline or a treatment or anything" for the project. In 2022, Johnson said he "would be sad" if he never directed a 'Star Wars' film again, noting that "it wouldn't be the end of the world for anyone." "But I would be sad," he said, continuing, "I love the world. I love the people. I love 'Star Wars' fans. I love the passion with which they engage in it. There's nothing like telling a story in this world and then experiencing people truly connecting to it and letting you know that. It's extraordinary," reported Variety. (ANI)
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Rian Johnson discusses Poker Face finale, Knives Out sequel, Star Wars impact, and new standalone project
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, acclaimed filmmaker Rian Johnson opened up about the dramatic Season 2 finale of Poker Face, the uncertainty surrounding its renewal, and his continued passion for the Knives Out franchise. The finale of Poker Face ended with a high-stakes cliffhanger, as Natasha Lyonne's character, Charlie Cale, seemingly plunged off a cliff in her iconic Plymouth Barracuda. A last-minute twist revealed her escape—though the fate of antagonist 'The Iguana' remains ambiguous. While Peacock has yet to confirm a third season, Johnson expressed enthusiasm for continuing, noting that his storytelling approach remains instinctive rather than tightly plotted in advance. 'As long as the right pieces fall into place, I'd love to keep doing the show,' Johnson said, while admitting the creative and logistical demands of episodic TV have grown more complex. The conversation also turned to Johnson's next major project: Wake Up Dead Man, the third installment in the Knives Out series. Scheduled for a December release, the new film will lean into gothic, grounded mystery—echoing the tone of Knives Out more than the vibrant satire of Glass Onion. Johnson also reflected on the backlash surrounding Star Wars: The Last Jedi, maintaining that his creative decisions aimed to honor the spirit of the saga while taking characters to new places. He dismissed online vitriol as part of fandom culture and reaffirmed his love for the experience. Currently, Johnson is developing a stand-alone film outside the mystery genre. 'It's not about being tired of murder mysteries,' he explained. 'It's about following what excites me next.' With his slate full and creative curiosity intact, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down.
