Muppet Mystery: Beignet Blanc Solves Pie Caper

The beloved detective Benoit Blanc has made an unexpected appearance on Sesame Street, not in a film, but as a Muppet character. Daniel Craig returns to voice the quirky detective, now known as 'Beignet Blanc,' in a special segment titled 'Forks Out.' The story unfolds as Beignet Blanc investigates the perplexing case of a stolen triple berry pie, much to the chagrin of Cookie Monster.

This whimsical crossover stems from a desire to integrate the iconic detective into the world of Muppets without compromising the integrity of his character. Filmmaker Rian Johnson, creator of the Benoit Blanc mysteries, has expressed a fondness for the Muppets, even hinting at a desire to direct a standard Muppet movie.

Johnson previously stated that a Benoit Blanc film featuring Muppets would be problematic due to the inherent violence often associated with the genre. This Sesame Street collaboration provides a clever solution, allowing the 'Forks Out' segment to exist playfully, separate from the more serious tone of the Benoit Blanc films, satisfying fans in a unique way.