‘Knives Out’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Following the 2019 release of the fan-favorite mystery, Knives Out stars such as Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Evans have only continued to find success with other projects.
The first film in the franchise focused on Benoit Blanc (Craig) as he tried to figure out who killed a famous crime novelist Harlan Thrombey. With help from the late writer’s nurse Marta (de Armas), the detective started to investigate the entire Thrombey family.
After the movie’s resounding success, director Rian Johnson confirmed that he would be expanding the universe.
“I’ll tell you, the truth is I had such a great time working with Daniel Craig and I had so much fun doing this on every level, from writing it to making it,” he told Uproxx in September 2019. “I’ve never really been interested in doing sequels, but this, the idea of doing more of these with Daniel as his character, is not sequels. It’s just what Agatha Christie did. It’s just coming up with a whole new mystery, a whole new location, all new cast, whole new mechanics of the appeal of a mystery and everything. It’d be a blast.”
Netflix ultimately bought the rights to the next two sequels — both of which include Craig in the role of Benoit. Before Glass Onion was released in December 2022, the actor confirmed his plans to play the beloved detective for as long as possible.
“If he keeps writing them, I’ll keep doing them. That’s what makes it easy then, he’s such a wonderful writer that it’s there on the page for me to do,” he told Variety in September 2022 about his collaboration with Johnson.
The first sequel in the series introduced a new cast starring Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista. Glass Onion also surprised fans with Benoit’s partner, Phillip, who was played by Hugh Grant.
“You are supposed to reflect life. And that [gay] relationship reflects people in my life,” Craig told The Sunday Times in November 2022 about exploring his character’s personal life. “It’s normal. But we don’t make a song and dance out of it. It just feels right.”
Johnson, for his part, noted that addressing Blanc’s sexuality “just made sense” to him and Craig, adding, “We didn’t want to be coy or cute about it. We just wanted it to be a fact of the character.”
Scroll down to see where the stars of the original Knives Out movie are now.
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‘Knives Out’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans and More
Following the 2019 release of the fan-favorite mystery, Knives Out stars such as Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Evans have only continued to find success with other projects.
The first film in the franchise focused on Benoit Blanc (Craig) as he tried to figure out who killed a famous crime novelist Harlan Thrombey. With help from the late writer’s nurse Marta (de Armas), the detective started to investigate the entire Thrombey family.
After the movie’s resounding success, director Rian Johnson confirmed that he would be expanding the universe.
“I’ll tell you, the truth is I had such a great time working with Daniel Craig and I had so much fun doing this on every level, from writing it to making it,” he told Uproxx in September 2019. “I’ve never really been interested in doing sequels, but this, the idea of doing more of these with Daniel as his character, is not sequels. It’s just what Agatha Christie did. It’s just coming up with a whole new mystery, a whole new location, all new cast, whole new mechanics of the appeal of a mystery and everything. It’d be a blast.”
Netflix ultimately bought the rights to the next two sequels — both of which include Craig in the role of Benoit. Before Glass Onion was released in December 2022, the actor confirmed his plans to play the beloved detective for as long as possible.
“If he keeps writing them, I’ll keep doing them. That’s what makes it easy then, he’s such a wonderful writer that it’s there on the page for me to do,” he told Variety in September 2022 about his collaboration with Johnson.
The first sequel in the series introduced a new cast starring Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista. Glass Onion also surprised fans with Benoit’s partner, Phillip, who was played by Hugh Grant.
“You are supposed to reflect life. And that [gay] relationship reflects people in my life,” Craig told The Sunday Times in November 2022 about exploring his character’s personal life. “It’s normal. But we don’t make a song and dance out of it. It just feels right.”
Johnson, for his part, noted that addressing Blanc’s sexuality “just made sense” to him and Craig, adding, “We didn’t want to be coy or cute about it. We just wanted it to be a fact of the character.”
Scroll down to see where the stars of the original Knives Out movie are now.
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Chris Evans
The Marvel star won over viewers with his performance — and sweater — in the 2019 Knives Out film. Since playing the murderous Hugh Ransom, Evans starred in Apple TV+’s Defending Jacob alongside his former costar Jaeden Martell. He also had leading roles in Don’t Look Up, Lightyear and The Gray Man.
Evans is set to star in a new version of Little Shop of Horrors, Red One and Pain Hustlers.
The Massachusetts native, who was previously linked to Jenny Slate and Lily James, is dating Alba Baptista.
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Michael Shannon
Shannon has remained busy after playing Walt in Knives Out. He starred in The Quarry, Echo Boomers, Heart of Champions, Abandoned, Bullet Train and Amsterdam. Shannon’s upcoming roles include The Flash, Eric Larue, The Bikeriders and a reunion with former costar Don Johnson in Shriver.
In 2018, Shannon married Kate Arrington after more than 15 years of dating. They share two daughters.
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Don Johnson
The Golden Globe winner currently has projects in post-production such as Shriver, Rebel Ridge, High Heat and Unit 234. After Knives Out, Johnson appeared in Watchmen, Home Movie: The Princess Bride, Kenan and Nash Bridges on TV.
The Missouri native, who has been married several times, shares daughter Dakota Johnson with Melanie Griffith and son Jesse Johnson with Patti D’Arbanville. He is also the father of Grace, Jasper and Deacon.
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Toni Collette
The Hereditary star delivered a critically acclaimed performance as Joni in Knives Out. Since then, she has appeared in Dream Horse, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Stowaway, Nightmare Alley and The Estate. Her upcoming projects include Mafia Mamma and Mickey 17.
On the small screen, Collette starred in Pieces of Her and HBO Max’s The Staircase.
In December 2022, the Australia native announced that she and husband Dave Galafassi had split. The former couple, who exchanged vows in 2003, welcomed daughter Sage in 2008 and son Arlo in 2011.
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LaKeith Stanfield
Before playing Detective Lieutenant Elliot, Stanfield became a household name with roles in Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, Someone Great and Uncut Gems.
The California native later booked The Photograph, Judas and the Black Messiah and The Harder They Fall. He will appear in Haunted Mansion, The Book of Clarence and served as the executive producer for The Changeling.
Stanfield, who shares a daughter with ex Xosha Roquemore, is currently dating model Kasmere Trice.
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Katherine Langford
The Critics’ Choice nominee previously appeared in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and the hit film Love, Simon before bringing Meg to life in Knives Out. Langford has since had a role in the film Spontaneous before starring in Cursed and Savage River.
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Jaeden Martell
The Pennsylvania native rose to fame playing Bill in the film adaptation of Stephen King‘s novel It. Martell returned to reprise the role in 2019 before playing Jacob in Knives Out.
Since then, the Lodge star has booked role in Metal Lords and Mr. Harrigan’s Phone. He appeared in Defending Jacob and Calls as well.
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Christopher Plummer
Plummer, who delivered a memorable performance as Harlan, went on to star in Cliffs of Freedom, The Last Full Measure and Heroes of the Golden Masks. On the small screen, the Sound of Music actor appeared in Departure and Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time before his death at age 91 in February 2021.
Christopher shared daughter Amanda Plummer with ex-wife Tammy Grimes.
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