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Globe and Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
TIFF to debut Netflix's buzzy Knives Out sequel starring Daniel Craig
The curious case of where the highly anticipated third chapter in Rian Johnson's hit whodunnit series, Knives Out, will premiere has been cracked. On Wednesday, organizers from the Toronto International Film Festival revealed that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will make its world premiere in the city this September. The sequel, which stars Daniel Craig as master detective Benoit Blanc, was widely expected to debut at TIFF, given that the first two films in Johnson's franchise – 2019's Knives Out and 2022's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – both premiered in Toronto. The festival also previously played host to Johnson's 2008 caper comedy The Brothers Bloom and his sci-fi thriller Looper, which opened the festival in 2012. Slated for a December release on Netflix, Wake Up Dead Man will likely bring a bevy of stars to Toronto. In addition to Craig, the new film features Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor and Mila Kunis, to name just a few. But those celebrities will have to compete for attention with the stars of the 10 other Gala and Special Presentation titles announced by TIFF on Wednesday. Highlights include the world premiere of Nicholas Hytner's First World War dramedy The Choral, starring Ralph Fiennes; the Canadian premiere of Chloé Zhao's historical drama Hamnet, which stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes; the world premiere of Derek Cianfrance's comedy Roofman, starring Channing Tatum as an escaped convict; and Paul Greengrass's docudrama The Lost Bus starring Matthew McConaughey as a bus driver who must ferry children away from a raging California wildfire. Brendan Fraser, another familiar face to TIFF audiences, will make an appearance for the world premiere of the Tokyo-set dramedy Rental Family. The star memorably won over Toronto audiences in 2022 with his dark character drama The Whale. After previously announcing the world premiere of Canadian comedy Mile End Kicks by Chandler Levack, TIFF added to its homegrown lineup by slotting the world premiere of Clement Virgo's Steal Away. The Belgium-shot psychological thriller, which stars Angourie Rice and Lauren Lee Smith, is Virgo's follow-up to his acclaimed drama Brother, which debuted at TIFF in 2022 before going on to win a then-record 12 Canadian Screen Awards. The remaining titles announced Wednesday include the North American premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan's Hindi-language drama Homebound; the North American premiere of French director Rebecca Zlotowski's Cannes-certified drama A Private Life, starring Jodie Foster; the North American premiere of Peter Chan's Shanghai-set period piece She's Got No Name, which premiered in Cannes back in 2024; and the world premiere of Franz, a Kafka biopic directed by Agnieszka Holland, who was at TIFF in 2023 with her acclaimed geopolitical docudrama Green Border. TIFF's 50th edition runs Sept. 4 through 14; the remaining titles for this year's festival will be announced over the next two weeks.
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.
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.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rian Johnson reveals future plans for more parts of the 'Knives Out' franchise, ahead of the third installment's release
Filmmaker Rian Johnson is talking about what the future holds for the Knives Out franchise, and it appears that Benoit Blanc fans will have more mysteries to ponder after the third installment. Johnson recently told Rolling Stone that he is excited to continue the murder mystery story and that the process continues to inspire him creatively. 'I feel great! Because I have genuinely taken a swing each time that I didn't think would work,' Johnson said. '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.' Every Knives Out film is intended to be a novel and distinctive experience, Johnson underlined. 'With the movies, we can keep doing that,' he stated. '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.' The franchise started with the critically and commercially successful films Knives Out in 2019 and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in 2022. By the end of 2025, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third movie, will be available on Netflix. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Regarding the new movie's tone, Johnson disclosed that Wake Up Dead Man will be very different from the previous one. 'It's incredibly different,' he remarked. '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 future of Knives Out appears bright—and mysterious—with Daniel Craig returning to his role as detective Benoit Blanc and Johnson still full of new ideas.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Andrew 'King Bach' Bachelor Joins Shamier Anderson in ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story' Miniseries
Social media star-turned-actor Andrew Bachelor has joined Shamier Anderson in the upcoming Paramount+ and GameTV satirical mini-series Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story. Bachelor, also known as King Bach, will play U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis, a fierce rival to Canadian Ben Johnson (Anderson) who in 1988 cheated his way to a gold medal in the 100 meter final at the Seoul Olympics. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Wednesday' Season 2 Trailer Teases Jenna Ortega Attempting to Save Emma Myers or "Die Trying" Rian Johnson's Hotly Anticipated 'Wake Up Dead Man' to Open BFI London Film Festival Christian Horner, Star of Netflix's F1 Series 'Drive to Survive,' Fired as Red Bull Team Principal Bachelor starred in Netflix comedy Coffee and Kareem, alongside Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms and Betty Gilpin, the Netflix horror The Babysitter: Killer Queen with Jenna Ortega, and the romantic comedy Holidate with Emma Roberts and Kristin Chenoweth. Bachelor will bring his real-life sprinting background while attending Florida State University, and that of his athlete father in Jamaica, to the role. 'Carl Lewis was a hero of mine — not just because of his dominance, but because he excelled in multiple events, just like I did. The rivalry between Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis is one of the most iconic in sports history. To be a part of bringing that story to life is an incredible honor and a full-circle moment for me,' he said in a statement. The six-parter, set to air on Paramount+ and GameTV in Canada in 2026, has also added Kids in the Hall alum Mark McKinney, Karen Robinson, Ennis Esmer, Kristian Bruun, Malaika Hennie Hamadi, Ryan Belleville, Darryl Hinds, Lisa Horner, Emma Hunter, Suresh John, Jonathan Langdon, Gita Miller, Andrew Phung and Dewshane Williams to the ensemble cast. The Canadian miniseries is produced by New Metric Media and Bay Mills Studios. A synopsis from the producers reads: 'Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story is Canadian sprinter Johnson's definitely-not-biased account of the doping controversy that rocked the 1988 Olympics when he tested positive for banned steroid use, going from hero to zero in 9.79 seconds in what some called 'The Dirtiest Race in History'. The series takes a revealing and satirical look at the events surrounding the legendary race and the scandal behind the scandal.' The series, which has the participation of Ben Johnson, is created by Anthony Q. Farrell (The Office, Shelved, Run the Burbs), who serves as showrunner. He also shares executive producer credits with Mark Montefiore, R.T. Thorne, Anderson and Stephan James. Lana Maclin will produce and Max Wolfond is a supervising producer. Cory Bowles and Thorne will direct. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
