Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (titled onscreen as simply Glass Onion) is a 2022 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Johnson and Ram Bergman. It is a standalone sequel to the 2019 film Knives Out, and the second instalment in the Knives Out film series, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as master detective Benoit Blanc as he takes on a new case revolving around tech billionaire Miles Bron (played by Edward Norton) and his closest friends. The ensemble cast also includes Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista. Johnson had considered several films featuring the Benoit Blanc character before the first film's release. A sequel was greenlit by its original distributor Lionsgate in 2020, but in March 2021 Netflix bought the rights to two Knives Out sequels for $469 million. The cast signed on that May. Filming took place with a $40 million budget on the island of Spetses, Greece, in June and July 2021, and continued in Belgrade, Serbia, until September. Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, Glass Onion began a one-week limited theatrical release on November 23, 2022, receiving the widest theatrical release ever for a Netflix film and grossing $15 million; Netflix began streaming it on December 23. Like its predecessor, Glass Onion received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Johnson's screenplay and direction, the performances of the cast, and the musical score. The National Board of Review named Glass Onion as one of the top ten films of 2022. The film received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards, and received numerous other accolades. A third film, titled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is set to be released in 2025. The film will star Craig, Josh Brolin, Kerry Washington, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Josh O'Connor, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, and Daryl McCormack.
Oh, come on, come on. It's all he wants. The YouTube channel's dying. He needs the exposure. Just put him on Alpha News, baby. Just a late-night spot. And you know he's earned it. With what he did. [Miles] Listen, listen. I am building the future of news. I can't have rhino-horn-boner-pill karma in the mix. -[both giggle] -See? See?
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
[Birdie] There's no stopping it, Peg. I can't do this anymore. I'm done. -Peg! -Don't. Just don't talk to me! -Wait! Peg! -[Peg] Ten years! Ten years! My therapist says this is a toxic relationship. -[Birdie] Don't be like that! -[Peg] Don't follow me. Birdie! I quit! I quit!
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
[Birdie] It was a tribute to Beyoncé, but people… [fast forwarding] [Peg] What did Miles mean, "This is her only chance"? [Birdie] What does anything mean? [Peg] I swear to God, I'll punch you in the face if you do not… …tell me! I am going to sign the statement. No! That will destroy us. There's no coming-- The story is gonna break! There's no stopping it! We will do what we always do. Deny, half-apologize, and then go silent awhile. I will handle this. You… What is this? It's my secret phone. What is this?
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
An email from the Sweetie Pants contractor two years ago. "Miss Jay, I'm writing to inform you that the proposed Bangladesh factory is notoriously one of the world's biggest sweatshops." "Please advise." And then you replied, "Sounds perfect. Thanks." With your Memoji dabbing. Birdie, please tell me you did not think sweatshops are where they make sweatpants. Oh my God. [sighs] Miles is going to pay me off. He said if I take full responsibility for the sweatshops, he'll pay me the value of my shares. Thirty million.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery