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Rian Johnson rejects Kathleen Kennedy’s claim that backlash from The Last Jedi spooked him from a planned Star Wars trilogy, saying nothing ever progressed with the project and that he wasn’t afraid; he remains open to future Star Wars opportunities while continuing his own work.
Rian Johnson pushed back on Kathleen Kennedy’s claim that he was spooked by online backlash to The Last Jedi, posting “Lol zero spooked” on X; the planned Star Wars trilogy he was developing never moved forward, with Johnson shifting focus to the Knives Out franchise, and he says he would be thrilled to return to Star Wars someday but is currently pursuing his own projects.
Rian Johnson is eager to continue making 'Knives Out' films with Daniel Craig, expressing enthusiasm for the franchise despite his Netflix deal ending, and is open to creating more installments as long as audiences and the cast remain interested.
Daniel Craig and the cast of 'Knives Out 3' premiered the film at the London Film Festival, receiving a warm reception. The film, directed by Rian Johnson, follows detective Benoit Blanc in a new murder mystery, and is set to release in theaters on November 26 before streaming on Netflix in December.
Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man,' the third film in the Knives Out series, where he investigates an impossible crime involving a priest's mysterious death, set to release in theaters in November and on Netflix in December.
Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' threequel 'Wake Up Dead Man' premiered at TIFF to positive reviews, praised for its Gothic tone, strong performances, and engaging mystery, contrasting with the previous film's campy style.
'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' is a clever, layered murder mystery set in a small-town church, blending political allegory, philosophical debates, and sharp humor, with Daniel Craig's best performance as Benoit Blanc, making it arguably the sharpest film in the series yet.
'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' is a Gothic, introspective whodunit by Rian Johnson featuring Daniel Craig, set in a religious community, exploring themes of faith, betrayal, and mystery, and considered by some as the best in the franchise.
Rian Johnson's third 'Knives Out' film, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' premiered at TIFF with an enthusiastic audience and star-studded cast, featuring Daniel Craig returning as detective Benoit Blanc for what may be the final installment of the trilogy, though Craig hints at future possibilities.
Netflix's 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' will have a two-week theatrical run starting Nov. 26 before streaming on Dec. 12, with director Rian Johnson aiming for a longer theatrical presence despite Netflix's typical streaming-first approach.
Rian Johnson revealed that his scrapped Star Wars trilogy was very conceptual, lacking a detailed outline or treatment, and that it never progressed beyond initial ideas due to his focus shifting to other projects like 'Knives Out.' He expressed love for the Star Wars universe and fans, but indicated no current plans to revisit the trilogy.
Rian Johnson discussed his experience with Lucasfilm, expressing a positive view of The Rise of Skywalker and revealing that his planned Star Wars trilogy was never fully outlined, mainly remaining as ideas and conversations with Kathleen Kennedy. He also reflected on the online reactions to his work and shared his current focus on his own projects, including a new murder mystery and a personal ambition to make a musical.
Rian Johnson discusses the season finale of 'Poker Face,' potential for a third season, and reflects on his work including 'Star Wars,' 'Knives Out,' and directing episodes of 'Breaking Bad,' emphasizing his desire to keep his projects fresh and personal.
The 'Poker Face' Season 2 finale reveals a heartbreaking betrayal with Charlie discovering her friend Alex was the assassin all along, leading to emotional and action-packed moments, and leaving open the possibility of a third season with discussions about future storylines and character returns.
Rian Johnson's third Knives Out film, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' will open the 69th BFI London Film Festival with a star-studded cast including Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, and Glenn Close, premiering on Netflix in December.