“Knives Out” director Rian Johnson has confirmed speculation about one of the film franchise’s titular players: that Daniel Craig‘s character, Benoit Blanc, is queer.
During a press conference at the London Film Festival, Johnson addressed the speculation after he was asked about a scene in which Benoit appeared to have a live-in male lover.
“Yes, obviously he is,” the director simply told press.
“There’s nobody in the world I can imagine in bringing me more joy for Benoit Blanc to be with,” Johnson continued.
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Craig himself then chimed in, joking, “No spoilers [but] who wouldn’t want to live with that person?”
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is the sequel to the 2019 film “Knives Out” and features an ensemble cast.
Natasha Lyonne, Edward Norton and Kate Hudson also star, while Hugh Grant, Yo-Yo Ma, and the late Angela Lansbury are credited as playing themselves.
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The anticipated sequel is slated to hit theaters Nov. 23.
