Knives Out singlehandedly renewed interest in whodunit murder mystery films, and it was just a matter of time before copycats emerged. While we wait for the sequel of Rian Johnson’s smash hit, here are three 2022 whodunit films you can wrap your head around in the meantime.

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile is based on Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot novels, which served as inspiration for Knives Out. This time around, the world-class detective, played by Kenneth Branagh, is investigating a murder of a young heiress while on vacation on the Nile. This film serves as a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express, which came out in 2017.

Amsterdam

David O. Russell’s next film was a long time coming and he decided to explore the murder mystery genre this time around. Amsterdam stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington as three World War I friends who become the prime suspects in a murder in the Dutch capital during the ’30s.

See How They Run

Another upcoming murder mystery with hints of comedy is set in London’s West End during the ’50s. It centers on detectives played by Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan as they try to piece together a puzzling whodunit mystery in London’s theater underground.

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The hit mystery flick Knives Out started off as Rian Johnson’s whodunit passion project, but it’s now growing into a full-blown franchise. It’s recently been announced that Netflix bought the rights for the upcoming two sequels for $400 million and here’s what you can expect from them.

No Thrombey Family

The first Knives Out movie focused on trials and tribulations of the Thrombey family after the death of their wealthy patriarch, but don’t expect them to come back. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed they won’t return and jokingly wrote that “the therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future.”

New Location

Long before Curtis’ statement, Rian Johnson himself said that the potential Knives Out sequels won’t be direct follow-ups and compared them to Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot novels. They will feature new locations and a new cast, and the next one will start filming in Greece in late June.

What About the Cast?

Benoit Blanc is the central character of Knives Out, so it’s safe to say that Daniel Craig will return for the sequel. Ana de Armas said she’d be happy to return, but it’s unclear if her character will fit into the plot. Recent Oscar nominee Lakeith Stanfield said he’s glad that the sequel is happening, but he doesn’t know if he’ll make a comeback as Detective Lieutenant Elliott.

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Knives Out singlehandedly renewed interest in whodunit murder mystery films, and it was just a matter of time before copycats emerged. While we wait for the sequel of Rian Johnson’s smash hit, here are three 2022 whodunit films you can wrap your head around in the meantime.

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile is based on Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot novels, which served as inspiration for Knives Out. This time around, the world-class detective, played by Kenneth Branagh, is investigating a murder of a young heiress while on vacation on the Nile. This film serves as a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express, which came out in 2017.

Amsterdam

David O. Russell’s next film was a long time coming and he decided to explore the murder mystery genre this time around. Amsterdam stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington as three World War I friends who become the prime suspects in a murder in the Dutch capital during the ’30s.

See How They Run

Another upcoming murder mystery with hints of comedy is set in London’s West End during the ’50s. It centers on detectives played by Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan as they try to piece together a puzzling whodunit mystery in London’s theater underground.

The post Whodunit Films are One of Hollywood’s Biggest 2022 Trends appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

The hit mystery flick Knives Out started off as Rian Johnson’s whodunit passion project, but it’s now growing into a full-blown franchise. It’s recently been announced that Netflix bought the rights for the upcoming two sequels for $400 million and here’s what you can expect from them.

No Thrombey Family

The first Knives Out movie focused on trials and tribulations of the Thrombey family after the death of their wealthy patriarch, but don’t expect them to come back. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed they won’t return and jokingly wrote that “the therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future.”

New Location

Long before Curtis’ statement, Rian Johnson himself said that the potential Knives Out sequels won’t be direct follow-ups and compared them to Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot novels. They will feature new locations and a new cast, and the next one will start filming in Greece in late June.

What About the Cast?

Benoit Blanc is the central character of Knives Out, so it’s safe to say that Daniel Craig will return for the sequel. Ana de Armas said she’d be happy to return, but it’s unclear if her character will fit into the plot. Recent Oscar nominee Lakeith Stanfield said he’s glad that the sequel is happening, but he doesn’t know if he’ll make a comeback as Detective Lieutenant Elliott.

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