A new trailer for Daniel Craig's upcoming film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, aka Knives Out 2, is out, and it offers a peek into a bizarre murder mystery with Craig and Edward Norton at the center of it all.
The movie will be shown in theaters for a week starting on November 23, 2022, following which it'll arrive on Netflix on December 23, 2022. Fans on Twitter seemed divided over the new trailer. One user expressed disinterest by highlighting Daniel Craig's ''southern accent'' in the trailer.
Netizens share polarising views about the new Knives Out 2 trailer
Several fans took to Twitter to discuss their views on the new trailer for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. While some did not like the film's tone, others expressed enthusiasm for it and praised actor Daniel Craig's acting prowess and versatility.
Take a look at some of the reactions:
The trailer for Knives Out 2 offers a glimpse of the murderous storyline. Edward Norton's character seems to be the host of a party, where things take a shocking turn. Not many pivotal details are revealed, but the trailer perfectly balances elements of comedy and mystery. It also promises to deliver a memorable cinematic spectacle.
Viewers can expect Knives Out 2 to live up to its predecessor, which viewers and critics widely praised for its unique plot, clever writing, and strong performances by the cast.
The first film stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michael Shannon, among many others, essaying key supporting roles. The upcoming film is a standalone sequel and features several new cast members.
More details about Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery plot and cast
Knives Out 2 revolves around protagonist Benoit Blanc, who needs to solve a bizarre murder mystery after a shocking death at a party in Greece.
Here's a brief description of the film, as per Netflix's YouTube channel:
''You’re invited to put the pieces together. In the follow-up to Rian Johnson's Knives Out, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects.''
The film was screened at TIFF in September this year and received highly positive reviews from critics, with praise mostly directed towards the writing, plot, and performances by the actors.
Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc and looks terrific in the trailer, capturing his character's quirkiness and charisma with remarkable ease. Starring alongside Craig in another key role is Edward Norton, who portrays the character of a billionaire named Miles Bron. Norton looks equally brilliant in his role, and viewers can expect a memorable performance from the actor.
MCU fans will recognize Edward Norton as The Hulk from The Incredible Hulk. His other acting credits include Red Dragon, The Painted Veil, Birdman, and Fight Club, among many more.
The rest of the cast includes Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, and Leslie Odom Jr., among many others. The movie is written and directed by Rian Johnson.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, aka Knives Out 2, will arrive on Netflix on December 23, 2022.