Lionsgate Confirms Knives Out Will Be Getting A Sequel

Movie studio Lionsgate has ordered a sequel for Knives Out after it captivated audiences around the world.

Last year, there was so much hype around films such as Joker, 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Parasite and The Irishman.

However, Knives Out also managed to become a cult favourite amongst viewers, thanks to a snappy, all-star cast, brilliant script and fantastic story.

The official synopsis for the original film reads: "When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.

"From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death."

The script follows in the footsteps of a classic murder mystery while playfully dropping timely jokes about Game of Thrones, Hamilton and dark-web incels.

The film's writer, producer and director, Rian Johnson, has previously hinted that he'd be keen to see where the story goes.

"I had such a good time making it, such a great time working with Daniel, and now just seeing that audiences are responding to it, the idea of continuing it on seems like it would just be a blast," he said.

"But there's a lot that has to happen before that can happen, first and foremost being writing a script. So, we'll see."

The film has been given a 97 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics absolutely raving about Agatha Christie-esque film and have been calling for a sequel.

While it looks like fans will be getting what they wished for, there's no word on when we can expect the film to be released so we'll have to keep our eyes peeled.