‘Knives Out’ franchise director Rian Johnson confirms Daniel Craig’s character detective Benoit Blanc is gay

Now that Daniel Craig‘s time as James Bond is over after “No Time To Die,” it’s only healthy for fans of the franchise to speculate who will next don the ruthless and debonair superspy’s black tuxedo.

Rian Johnson has proven that he knows how to craft a solid mystery, as seen in his “Knives Out” franchise. Now, he’s taking those skills to TV with his new series “Poker Face.” READ MORE: ‘Knives Out’: Rian Johnson Confirms Daniel Craig’s Character Is Queer As seen in the teaser for “Poker Face,” Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie, a woman with the unusual ability to know exactly when someone is lying.

Rian Johnson has proven that he knows how to craft a solid mystery, as seen in his “Knives Out” franchise. Now, he’s taking those skills to TV with his new limited series “Poker Face.” READ MORE: ‘Knives Out’: Rian Johnson Confirms Daniel Craig’s Character Is Queer As seen in the teaser for “Poker Face,” Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie, a woman with the unusual ability to know exactly when someone is lying.

Earlier today, it was announced that Damon Lindelof and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy are teaming up to work on a new “Star Wars” film. This just adds to the general confusion surrounding the franchise, at least on the film side of things, as we have yet to get a firm announcement about which “Star Wars” feature will arrive in 2025 (if any).

Killing on the carpet! Kate Hudson and her Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery costars slayed at the movie’s Madrid premiere on Wednesday, October 19.

James Bond instead of Daniel Craig.Appearing on the Acting For Others podcast, the Doctor Who star said he had no idea he was being eyed for the role until recently.Asked if he’d ever been in the running, Tennant said: “I never believed I had, until I worked with a director recently who had worked with the Broccolis who said, ‘Yeah, you were on the list that time.’“I was like, ‘What time? What are you talking about?’ He went, ‘Yeah, the last time.’ I suppose it must have been Daniel Craig, before that I would have been a child.”He added: “I think it was quite a long list and I don’t think I was ever very near the top of it. But apparently so.”The role of 007 went to Daniel Craig in 2006. The actor went on to play the secret agent for 15 years before bowing out in No Time To Die.Earlier this month, producer Michael G.

Daniel Craig received a medal of honor at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, getting him one step closer to actually turning into his most iconic character, James Bond. He was awarded the Companion of the Order of St.

Daniel Craig sandwiches himself in between his beautiful co-stars Janelle Monae, Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn ahead of the Q&A panel for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery held at The Curzon Mayfair on Monday night (October 17) in London, England.

James Bond actor Daniel Craig has received the same honour bestowed on 007, after being awarded a CMG at Windsor Castle for services to film and theatre. Craig was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George – the same honour held by Ian Fleming’s iconic character – by the Princess Royal on Tuesday morning. A CMG is the honour often given to diplomats, and the fictional spy is described as holding it in both the films and the books.

“Glass Onion,” is set for a Netflix release next month and Johnson confirmed at a BFI London Film Festival press conference that Blanc is queer.Johnson was asked about a particular scene in the upcoming movie that seemingly showed Blanc having a male lover.“Yes, obviously he is,” the “Looper” filmmaker bluntly told reporters.“There’s nobody in the world I can imagine in bringing me more joy for Benoit Blanc to be with,” he added.Craig, 54, then interjected, saying: “No spoilers [but] who wouldn’t want to live with that person?”The stand-alone sequel will have a one-week limited theatrical release on Nov. 23 before moving to Netflix on Dec.

Daniel Craig. The 54-year-old British James Bond star had a bit of deja vu on Tuesday, visiting Windsor Castle to receive The Order of St.

"Knives Out" director Rian Johnson has confirmed speculation about one of the film franchise's titular players: that Daniel Craig's character, Benoit Blanc, is queer. During a press conference at the London Film Festival, Johnson addressed the speculation after he was asked about a scene in which Benoit appeared to have a live-in male lover.

Daniel Craig had his number one cheerleader on-hand for support at the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiere with his wife Rachel Weisz making a low-key appearance. It was a big night for the former James Bond actor who debuted the highly-anticipated sequel to Rian Johnson’s critically acclaimed 2019 crime mystery as the closing event for this year’s BFI London Film Festival.  Daniel, 54, hit the red carpet solo, looking smart in a 007-worthy tuxedo, before being joined by the rest of his Glass Onion co-stars including actress and singer Janelle Monae and director Rian.

Daniel Craig feels "so blessed" by the late Angela Lansbury's cameo appearance in his new movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Rian Johnson's new whodunit, starring Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, features the final onscreen appearance of the Murder, She Wrote actress, who passed away last week aged 96. When asked at the movie's press conference at the London Film Festival on Sunday about her posthumous cameo, Craig said, "Angela Lansbury has been in my life all my life.

First seen in “Knives Out,” Daniel Craig’s private investigator character, Benoit Blanc, quickly became a fan favorite with his slightly exaggerated Southern drawl and his unique methods for solving cases. Well, it would appear “Glass Onion,” the upcoming ‘Knives Out’ sequel, is not only going to show more of Blanc’s investigative skills, but audiences are going to learn a bit more about his personal life.

Spoiler alert: This article contains minor spoilers for “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”.

Director Rian Johnson confirmed that Daniel Craig’s popular Knives Out sleuth Benoit Blanc is Queer during a press conference at the London Film Festival. 

The director of Knives Out is confirming some speculation about Daniel Craig‘s character.

The 66th London Film Festival closed Sunday with a lively screening of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.  

The stars lit up the red carpet for the premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in London!