Knives Out is a 2019 American black comedy-thriller film written, produced and directed by Rian Johnson. Described as a modern take on the murder mystery genre, the film follows a family gathering gone horribly awry, after the family patriarch's death leads a master detective to investigate. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. It is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 27, 2019, by Lionsgate Films.
Premise
Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey invites his extended dysfunctional family to his remote mansion on his 85th birthday in hopes of reuniting them all. However, the day after the birthday party, Harlan is found dead by members of the family. The police, along with experienced detective Benoit Blanc, are called in to investigate.
Cast
Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc: a private detective who is called upon to investigate Harlan's murder.
Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's grandson, Linda and Richard's son. He is described as a spoiled playboy.
Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera: Harlan's caretaker who had a close relationship with him. She is described as the "heart" of the film.
Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's eldest daughter and Richard's wife. She is a real estate mogul who runs her own company with her husband's support.
Michael Shannon as Walter "Walt" Thrombey: Harlan's youngest son, Donna's husband, and the new acting CEO of his dad's publishing company.
Don Johnson as Richard Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's son-in-law and Linda's husband, who helps run his wife's company.
Toni Collette as Joni Thrombey: Harlan's daughter-in-law and deceased son's wife, who is a lifestyle guru.
Lakeith Stanfield as Detective Lieutenant Elliot: a local detective involved in the murder investigation.
Katherine Langford as Megan "Meg" Thrombey: Harlan's granddaughter, Joni and Harlan's deceased son's daughter, who studies liberal arts and is a social activist.
Jaeden Martell as Jacob Thrombey: Harlan's grandson, Walt and Donna's son, who is always on his phone being an internet troll.
Christopher Plummer as Harlan Thrombey: a successful mystery novelist. He is wealthy and has three children — Linda, Walt, and an unnamed deceased son. He invites the family to his house for his 85th birthday and is murdered that night.
Noah Segan as Trooper Wagner: a police officer involved with the investigation.
Edi Patterson as Fran: Harlan's housekeeper.
Riki Lindhome as Donna Thrombey: Harlan's daughter-in-law and Walt's wife.
K Callan as Wanetta "Great Nana" Thrombey: Harlan's mother.
Frank Oz as Alan Stevens.
Raúl Castillo as Cop
M. Emmet Walsh as Mr. Proofroc
Production
In June 2010, writer/director Rian Johnson expressed interest in making an Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery film. He told The Independent that he wanted to make the film after finishing Looper (2012).[5] However, Johnson's next film project after Looper turned out to be Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).[6]
Knives Out was announced in September 2018, with Daniel Craig starring in the film. It was sold to distributors during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.[7] In October 2018, Chris Evans, Lakeith Stanfield, Michael Shannon, Ana de Armas, Don Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Toni Collette joined the cast.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] In November 2018, Christopher Plummer, Jaeden Martell, Katherine Langford, Riki Lindhome, Edi Patterson, and Raúl Castillo joined the cast.[15][16][17] Frequent Johnson collaborator Noah Segan was announced as being in the film in December.[18] Shannon has compared the film to the works of Christie.[19] In March 2019, Frank Oz, who previously worked with Johnson in The Last Jedi, revealed that he would be appearing in a small role.[20]
Johnson cited several classic mystery thrillers and mystery comedies as influences on the film, including The Last of Sheila, Murder on the Orient Express, Something's Afoot, Murder by Death, Death on the Nile, The Private Eyes, The Mirror Crack'd, Evil Under the Sun, Deathtrap, Clue, and Gosford Park.[21] Apart from that, the huge fan backlash Johnson received from Star Wars fans on Twitter following the release of The Last Jedi likewise inspired the film, specifically the character of Jacob Thrombey.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 30, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts and wrapped on December 20, 2018.[22][23][24]
Release
Knives Out had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019.[25] It is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 27, 2019, by Lionsgate
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. It is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 27, 2019, by Lionsgate Films.
Premise
Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey invites his extended dysfunctional family to his remote mansion on his 85th birthday in hopes of reuniting them all. However, the day after the birthday party, Harlan is found dead by members of the family. The police, along with experienced detective Benoit Blanc, are called in to investigate.
Cast
Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc: a private detective who is called upon to investigate Harlan's murder.
Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's grandson, Linda and Richard's son. He is described as a spoiled playboy.
Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera: Harlan's caretaker who had a close relationship with him. She is described as the "heart" of the film.
Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's eldest daughter and Richard's wife. She is a real estate mogul who runs her own company with her husband's support.
Michael Shannon as Walter "Walt" Thrombey: Harlan's youngest son, Donna's husband, and the new acting CEO of his dad's publishing company.
Don Johnson as Richard Drysdale-Thrombey: Harlan's son-in-law and Linda's husband, who helps run his wife's company.
Toni Collette as Joni Thrombey: Harlan's daughter-in-law and deceased son's wife, who is a lifestyle guru.
Lakeith Stanfield as Detective Lieutenant Elliot: a local detective involved in the murder investigation.
Katherine Langford as Megan "Meg" Thrombey: Harlan's granddaughter, Joni and Harlan's deceased son's daughter, who studies liberal arts and is a social activist.
Jaeden Martell as Jacob Thrombey: Harlan's grandson, Walt and Donna's son, who is always on his phone being an internet troll.
Christopher Plummer as Harlan Thrombey: a successful mystery novelist. He is wealthy and has three children — Linda, Walt, and an unnamed deceased son. He invites the family to his house for his 85th birthday and is murdered that night.
Noah Segan as Trooper Wagner: a police officer involved with the investigation.
Edi Patterson as Fran: Harlan's housekeeper.
Riki Lindhome as Donna Thrombey: Harlan's daughter-in-law and Walt's wife.
K Callan as Wanetta "Great Nana" Thrombey: Harlan's mother.
Frank Oz as Alan Stevens.
Raúl Castillo as Cop
M. Emmet Walsh as Mr. Proofroc
Production
In June 2010, writer/director Rian Johnson expressed interest in making an Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery film. He told The Independent that he wanted to make the film after finishing Looper (2012).[5] However, Johnson's next film project after Looper turned out to be Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).[6]
Knives Out was announced in September 2018, with Daniel Craig starring in the film. It was sold to distributors during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.[7] In October 2018, Chris Evans, Lakeith Stanfield, Michael Shannon, Ana de Armas, Don Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Toni Collette joined the cast.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] In November 2018, Christopher Plummer, Jaeden Martell, Katherine Langford, Riki Lindhome, Edi Patterson, and Raúl Castillo joined the cast.[15][16][17] Frequent Johnson collaborator Noah Segan was announced as being in the film in December.[18] Shannon has compared the film to the works of Christie.[19] In March 2019, Frank Oz, who previously worked with Johnson in The Last Jedi, revealed that he would be appearing in a small role.[20]
Johnson cited several classic mystery thrillers and mystery comedies as influences on the film, including The Last of Sheila, Murder on the Orient Express, Something's Afoot, Murder by Death, Death on the Nile, The Private Eyes, The Mirror Crack'd, Evil Under the Sun, Deathtrap, Clue, and Gosford Park.[21] Apart from that, the huge fan backlash Johnson received from Star Wars fans on Twitter following the release of The Last Jedi likewise inspired the film, specifically the character of Jacob Thrombey.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 30, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts and wrapped on December 20, 2018.[22][23][24]
Release
Knives Out had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019.[25] It is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 27, 2019, by Lionsgate
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