WithKnives Outdoing sneak preview screenings around the country tonight and tomorrow night followed by its wide release on November 27th, I recently sat down with writer-directorRian Johnsonfor an exclusive interview.As most of you know,Knives OutstarsDaniel CraigandLakeith Stanfieldas a pair of detectives looking into the mysterious death of novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). High on the suspect list is Harlan’s entire family, made up ofJaime Lee Curtis,Chris Evans,Toni Collette,Michael Shannon,Don Johnson, andKatherine Langford.Ana De Armasalso stars as Harlan Thrombey’s in-home nurse. For more on the film,read Adam Chitwood’s glowing review.
As you’ve heard me say many times,Knives Outis one of my favorite films of 2019 and I strongly recommend seeing the movie in a crowded theater. It’s one of those rare films where there is no weak link. Everything from the performances, to the script, to the music, is pitch perfect and you’ll leave the theater raving about the film to your friends. Trust me, you should seeKnives Outas soon as possible to avoid finding out the twists and turns.
During my interview with Rian Johnson, he talked about how the film plays a lot funnier than he expected due to the brilliant cast, what it was like on set when everyone was working, how he works with cinematographerSteve Yedlinto craft the shots, which scene required the most takes and why, if he has any ideas for aKnives Outsequel, and a lot more.
Check out what he had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
Rian Johnson:
Here is the official synopsis forKnives Out:
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES OUT, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.
