Dave Bautista Joins Cast of ‘Knives Out 2’ with Daniel Craig

In a highly anticipated development for the sequel to Knives Out, it has been confirmed that Dave Bautista will be joining the cast, alongside Daniel Craig. This marks the first major casting announcement for the sequel, which will be directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Netflix. The streaming giant recently secured the rights to the next two installments of the franchise in a deal reportedly worth over $400 million.

Return of Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig

Rian Johnson, who wrote and directed the original Knives Out, will return to both write and direct the sequel. Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as the enigmatic detective Benoit Blanc, who will be solving a new mystery surrounded by a fresh ensemble of suspects. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the casting of Bautista suggests that the film will continue to feature the dynamic mix of intrigue, humor, and character-driven storytelling that made the first movie a success.

Dave Bautista, widely known for his roles in action-packed films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and the upcoming Army of the Dead, is expected to bring his unique energy and presence to the project. Although his role in the film has not been disclosed, fans are eagerly anticipating how he will fit into Johnson’s intricate narrative.

Bautista and Netflix Partnership

This collaboration is not Bautista’s first with Netflix, as he is set to star in Zack Snyder’s highly-anticipated zombie thriller Army of the Dead. Additionally, he is slated to appear alongside Jason Momoa in the next season of Apple TV+’s See and will reprise his role as Drax in both Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Upcoming Production in Greece

Production for Knives Out 2 is scheduled to begin this summer in Greece, with more casting announcements expected in the coming weeks. Given the star-studded lineup and the success of the original, this sequel is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most exciting projects yet.

Stay tuned to follow the filming of this ambitious project!