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Rian Johnson: Blanc's Secrets Revealed Only When Needed
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Benoit Blanc's backstory is only revealed when relevant to his investigations.
- Director Rian Johnson confirmed detective's past won't be fully explored.
- Wake Up Dead Man is the third film in the Knives Out series.
Rian Johnson, creator of the Knives Out franchise, has shed light on the deliberate choice to keep Benoit Blanc's personal history largely undisclosed. He explained that the detective's backstory is only brought to the forefront when it becomes pertinent to the case at hand, serving to deepen the immediate investigation.
Johnson affirmed that audiences should not anticipate a comprehensive exploration of Blanc's past in future films. This approach ensures that the detective's secrets are unveiled only when they are essential to the unfolding narrative and the new protagonists requiring his assistance.
The latest installment, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is currently screening in theaters, with a Netflix release scheduled for December 12th. This marks the third chapter of the successful series, with Johnson indicating no plans to conclude the franchise after this installment.
