The first Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery trailer revealed little about the film’s plot. It is known that the film will be a continuation of the adventures of Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). The film involves a tech billionaire, Miles Bron (played by Edward Norton), who invites his similarly-wealthy friends to a private Greek island to participate in a getaway. When someone ends up dead, Blanc is put on the case. The other characters from the first Knives Out are not present; the connective tissue of these films will continue to be Benoit Blanc.
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A new teaser for the film, released on Twitter, revealed more details about the plot. It showcases some of the new characters in Knives Out 2. “Tonight, my murder will be committed,” Norton’s Bron announces to all of them. He has apparently gathered his friends to his Greek villa in order to participate in a murder mystery plot, which is why Blanc is nearby and ready to take the case after the actual crime is committed. He’s presumably there to add some legitimacy to the original game, only to become embroiled in an actual murder.
The trailer also offers a look at Dave Bautista’s role as Duke Cody, a YouTube star and men’s rights activist. Similar to the Thrombey family from the first Knives Out, it looks like the character will be fodder for plenty of jokes and social commentary. At its heart, it looks like Benoit Blanc’s ongoing saga will be a source of social satire and humor that plays on the characters’ lack of self-awareness.
With Knives Out 2 release date set for Thanksgiving in theaters and then December 23 for Netflix, the film is quickly approaching. Given that the mystery around the film is central to audience enjoyment, it’s likely that fans won’t be getting much more information before the film actually releases. Even the victim in the feature hasn’t been revealed - will it be Norton’s Bron who ironically dies, thinking his murder is just a game?
Whatever the case, it looks like Benoit Blanc has his work cut out for him. The Thrombey family was wealthy, but it looks like the sequel is going even bigger this time around. Blanc will be investigating celebrities, billionaires, and senators in this installment. It looks like a new hit is coming for Netflix.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery hits theaters on Thanksgiving before becoming available on Netflix on December 23, 2022.
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