Rian Johnson already has 'ideas' for 4th 'Knives Out' film
What's the story
Rian Johnson, the director of the popular Knives Out series, has revealed that he already has some "conceptual ideas" for a potential fourth film. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he said: "I have some basic, elemental, conceptual ideas. Like, 'Okay, it'd be interesting if it were this kind of thing' kernels." However, he also clarified that these are just vague notions at this stage and not concrete plans.
Director's perspective
Johnson's approach to 'Knives Out' series
Johnson emphasized that the Knives Out films should reflect their contemporary context. He said, "Part of making these movies, for me, is reacting to the present moment, not necessarily with current events or politics or culture specifically, but in terms of what we're all feeling in the world at that moment." "I like that these movies are not timeless, per se, and that they all have one foot in something that's common to all of us in our present moment."
Future projects
Johnson's plans for the future of 'Knives Out'
Before diving into another Knives Out story, Johnson hopes to direct at least one original film. He said he doesn't have a theme or location for the fourth Knives Out movie yet, keeping things vague until he's ready to start writing. The third film in the series, Wake Up Dead Man, was released on Netflix on December 12. All films star Daniel Craig.