With writer-directorRian Johnson’sKnives Outnow playing in theaters, I recently sat down withDon Johnsonfor an exclusive interview.As most of you know,Knives OutstarsDaniel CraigandLakeith Stanfieldas a pair of detectives looking into the mysterious death of novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). High on the suspect list is Harlan’s entire family, made up ofJaime Lee Curtis,Chris Evans,Toni Collette,Michael Shannon,Katherine Langford, andJaeden Martell.Ana De Armasalso stars as Harlan Thrombey’s in-home nurse. For more on the film,read Adam Chitwood’s glowing review.
As you’ve heard me say many times,Knives Outis one of my favorite films of 2019 and I strongly recommend seeing the movie in a crowded theater. It’s one of those rare films where there is no weak link. Everything from the performances, to the script, to the music, is pitch perfect and you’ll leave the theater raving about the film to your friends. Trust me, you should seeKnives Outas soon as possible to avoid finding out the twists and turns.
During my interview with Don Johnson, he talked about what it was like reading the script for the first time, how much fun he had filming the big group scenes, the great improvised moment that makes everyone watching the film laugh, and shares a great story about howDamon Lindelofgot him to doWatchmen.
Check out what they had to say in the player above and below is the official synopsis.
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES OUT, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.
