After Knives Out 3, Rian Johnson reveals what his next film will be

After Knives Out 3, Rian Johnson reveals what his next film will be



Rian Johnson doesn’t want to stop making films At loggerheads…

Introduced in At loggerheads in 2019 and returned Glass Onion three years later, Benoit Blanc will return for a new investigation This year. Wake up, dead man will come out next December 12th on Netflix. The detective played by Daniel Craig this time it will shed light a mystery “darker and more gothic”which was once again imagined by Ryan Johnson.

The American filmmaker once again wrote and directed the third feature film of the Benoit Blanc trilogy. Recently, he assured not to get tired of the detective’s investigations. On the contrary. According to him, “as long as the public wants to continue to see them”, films about the character played by Daniel Craig will continue to see the light. However, his next feature film will not be part of this universe.

…but first he’ll watch a science fiction thriller

Rian Johnson recently spoke with the magazine Empire while promoting Wake up, dead man. When asked about his next project, he revealed that it is he can’t wait to tackle the film he has in mind. And this feature film will lead him to do so change gender compared to the saga At loggerheads :

If I had to define it in terms of genre, I’d say it’s reminiscent of the paranoid thrillers of the 70s. It has a slight sci-fi element.

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The writer and director has already ventured into the world of science fiction. He got noticed by fans of the genre when he revealed it Loopers in 2012. And, of course, he directed one of the most controversial episodes of the saga Star Wars, The Last Jedi.

A future return to the universe Star Wars ?

Right during his interview with EmpireRian Johnson has spoken about his potential return to a distant galaxy. He explained not having planned to deal with a new film Star Wars currently. But he also admitted that he would I’m still interested in this ideabeing a big fan of this universe. He therefore left the door open in case Lucasfilm decides to entrust him with a new project:

If it ever made sense to go back, for all parties involved, it would be the greatest thing in the world.

Before potentially seeing Rian Johnson direct a new film Star Warsthe filmmaker will then take care of his film by remembering it “paranoid thrillers of the 70s”. Whether it will be released in theaters or on a streaming service remains to be seen. But we can bet on the first option.

Rian Johnson says he is “very, very happy” for partnering with Netflix for the last two films At loggerheads starting from the date. But his agreement with the platform is now concluded. And the director underlines it “the cinema experience is very, very important” in his eyes.

Source: Cine Serie

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