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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Oct 8, 2018 21:10:55 GMT -6
variety.com/2018/film/news/michael-shannon-rian-johnsons-knives-out-exclusive-1202973052/Michael Shannon in Talks to Join Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ Michael Shannon is in talks to join the A-list ensemble being assembled for Rian Johnson’s next pic “Knives Out,” which currently stars Daniel Craig and Chris Evans. Lakeith Stanfield is also on board with MRC financing. Johnson is writing and directing and will produce with his producing partner Ram Bergman. Plot details are vague but it has been described as a modern-day murder mystery in the classic Agatha Christie whodunit style. It’s not yet known what type of character Shannon will play. MRC acquired the rights at this years Toronto Film Festival, beating out a slew of buyers. The plan is to shoot the film in November before Craig jumps back into his James Bond role at the top of 2019. No studio is attached to distribute, as MRC plans to take the package out to buyers in the coming weeks. Shannon has been busy over the past year starting with his critically acclaimed role as the villain in Fox Searchlight’s Oscar winner “The Shape of Water.” He followed that up with the Afghan War pic “12 Strong” and also appeared in the Paramount TV limited series “Waco.” He can be seen next in the mini-series “Little Drummer Girl.” He is repped by CAA, Wetzel Entertainment Group and attorney David Krintzman.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Oct 19, 2018 14:33:27 GMT -6
deadline.com/2018/10/don-johnson-knives-out-rian-johnson-daniel-craig-movie-1202485743/Don Johnson In Advanced Talks For Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ EXCLUSIVE: Don Johnson is close to joining Media Rights Capital’s Rian Johnson murder mystery whodunit Knives Out. We hear the deal is nearly done, and the actor’s schedule is being figured out as he’s currently shooting HBO’s Damon Lindelof series Watchmen. The Django Unchained and Miami Vice actor joins a growing cast that includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon and Lakeith Stanfield as well as Blade Runner 2049 star Ana De Armas which Deadline scooped yesterday. Johnson’s role is being kept under wraps, which is the case with the film’s story line and its dramatis personae. Production begins next month on the independent feature that MRC scooped up global rights to out of Toronto in a auction held by CAA Media Finance and FilmNation, with the Baby Driver producer committing north of $40M. Distributors are expected to emerge in the near future for Knives Out. Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Looper director Rian Johnson and regular partner Ram Bergman are producing. In addition to Watchmen, Johnson will next appear in S. Craig Zahler’s feature Dragged Across Concrete. Deadline originally broke the news about Knives Out out TIFF. Johnson is repped by CAA and Edelstein Laird & Sobel.
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