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Kate Hudson is cutting in. The actress is the latest star to join the cast of writer-director Rian Johnson's sequel, ET confirms.

Knives Out 2, the sequel to Knives Out, is shaping up to have one amazing cast!

Knives Out is coming out with a sequel. Confirmed back in March, seasoned actor Daniel Craig will resume his role as detective Benoit Blanc among a cast of other stars such as Toni Collette and Lakeith Stanfield.

Kathryn Hahn's knives were out all along.

Kathryn Hahn is the latest star to join the sequel to Knives Out!

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaKathryn Hahn will move from putting a hex on the Scarlet Witch to trying to outmaneuver Benoit Blanc.She joins the ever expanding ensemble cast of “Knives Out 2,” where she will rub shoulders and drop clues alongside Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton and, of course, Daniel Craig reprising his role as Blanc, an expert detective.Netflix will release the sequel and a third installment in the whodunit franchise after agreeing to shell out $450

Kathryn Hahn has joined the cast of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out 2,” an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.The actress, who most recently starred in the hit Disney+ series “WandaVision,” will join Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista and Janelle Monáe in the film.The casting comes two months after Johnson signed a $400 million-plus deal with Netflix to write and direct two sequels to the Oscar-nominated murder mystery film, with Craig returning as ace detective Benoit Blanc.

The Knives Out sequel is adding some big star power with Janelle Monae and Edward Norton joining the movie.

Janelle Monáe.Which is exactly what writer-director Rian Johnson did, as ET can confirm Monáe is the latest star to join the cast of his sequel.

Angelique Jackson Janelle Monae is the latest star to join the ensemble cast of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” sequel for Netflix.Monae joins Daniel Craig in the film, who reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc. Edward Norton and Dave Bautista are also set to join the ensemble cast for the new installment.

EXCLUSIVE: In the next big casting for the sequel to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, sources tell Deadline that Edward Norton is set to join Daniel Craig in the next installment from Netflix. Dave Bautista was also recently cast, joining Craig who is reprising the role of super sleuth Benoit Blanc. Johnson is back to write and direct the pic and will produce with his partner Ram Bergman.

The deal between the streaming giant Netflix and filmmaker Rian Johnson for the next two sequels to his fantastic whodunnit comedy “Knives Out” for a whopping $400+ million made headlines, as star Daniel Craig is attached to reprise the role of sleuth Benoit Blanc for the two untitled pics.

The signing comes two months after Johnson signed a $400 million-plus deal to write and direct two sequels to the Oscar-nominated murder mystery film, with Craig returning as ace detective Benoit Blanc. Johnson will also produce with partner Ram Bergman, with shooting set to begin this summer in Greece.

Dave Bautista has joined the cast of the Knives Out sequel, THR reports!

It was announced last week that Daniel Craig will be reprising his role as Benoit Blanc in two upcoming sequels to Knives Out and now his massive payday has been revealed.

Knives Out universe. Per , said deal is reportedly worth $400 million.  And it'll be money well spent: The first Knives Out movie grossed over $300 million in 2019.

Netflix reportedly dropped big money to acquire two sequels to Rain Johnson's Oscar-nominated 2019 mystery film "Knives Out."  Detective Benoit Blanc's next cases will therefore drop exclusively on Netflix, although there's no word yet on what the nature of those cases may be or if any other characters will reprise their roles in the sequels. Netflix declined to say how much it was paying for the films, which Johnson will direct with Daniel Craig returning as inspector Blanc.

Detective Benoit Blanc’s next cases will be for Netflix. The streaming company said Wednesday it has reached a deal for two sequels to Rian Johnson’s acclaimed 2019 whodunit, “Knives Out.”

Netflix. The streaming company said Wednesday it has reached a deal for two sequels to Rian Johnson's acclaimed 2019 whodunit, “Knives Out.”Netflix declined to say how much it was paying for the films, which Johnson will direct with Daniel Craig returning as inspector Benoit Blanc.

The Knives Out franchise is expanding in a huge way!

Rian Johnson‘s whodunnit “Knives Out” helped re-establish the filmmaker after the successful but fan-polarizing “Star Wars” installment, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” It gave us a fantastic new detective with Daniel Craig charming Southern crime novelist Benoit Blanc, a tongue-in-cheek take on Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. “Knives Out” landed at MRC in a single picture deal and distributed by Lionsgate, but there is word that streaming giant Netflix is aiming to nab sequels.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is closing in on a deal to make two sequels to the 2019 hit whodunit Knives Out, which Rian Johnson will direct with Daniel Craig reprising his role as super sleuth Benoit Blanc. Johnson, who wrote the original, has written the sequels and is producing with partner Ram Bergman. Sources said the deal will be worth north of $400 million, making it one of the biggest streamer movie deals in history.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

Chris Evans has conceded he can longer wear cable-knit jumpers after his character famously sported one in Knives Out.

The Hollywood film, Knives Out was a classic whodunnit starring Daniel Craig and Captain America aka Chris Evans. The film was helmed ace director of Rian Johnson who is the name behind the massively successful Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson, finally revealed that there will be a sequel to the classic 2019 whodunnit titled Knives Out. The director Rian Johnson spoke to Variety, at the red carpet of the 92 Academy Awards.

Rian Johnson wants Daniel Craig’s gentleman detective Benoit Blanc to investigate a whole new cast of characters in Knives Out’s sequel.

Rian Johnson has provided new details for the recently announced sequel to “Knives Out” on the Oscars red carpet, stating that the next case that Daniel Craig’s Southern sleuth will be tasked with will introduce a brand new set of characters played by a different ensemble than the first movie.

Will the James Bond star return?

The classic whodunnit by Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson, saw the James Bond actor Daniel Craig essay the role of a detective named Benoit Blanc. The character was smart, sleek and sharp.

Well, here’s some great news to come out of the Golden Globes weekend. It seems that a sequel to one of last year’s best films is in development. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rian Johnson and Lionsgate are reportedly looking at a sequel to the whodunnit Knives Out.

Benoit Blanc's on the case!