Janelle Monae has joined the cast of Rian Johnson's Knives Out sequel. She is the third newcomer to be tied to the project in the last day – Dave Bautista and Edward Norton have also joined the cast. The sequel to the film was announced in February.

The Hollywood Reporter were the first to break the news, which was later confirmed by Monae on her Instagram page, sharing the report along with a number of knife emojis.

 

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Earlier this year, it was announced that Netflix obtained the rights to the next two Knives Out films, in a landmark deal worth $450 million ( It was announced earlier this year that streaming giant Netflix had acquired the rights to the next two Knives Out films in a deal reportedly worth $450million (€371 million).

Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as private detective Benoit Blanc in the upcoming sequel, which will shoot in Greece (according to Deadline).

Jamie Lee Curtis, who played Lynda Drysdale in the first film, announced that neither she nor the rest of the original cast will be joining Craig and Monae in the upcoming film.

“To clear up any rumours, the Thromby family is in family counselling and the therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future,” she wrote on Instagram. “Linda was fine as she kicked her loafer wearing prick of a husband, sorry @donjohnson to the curb. The rest of them are hustling.

“Ransom is apparently in the knitting sweater business, a new skill he picked up in the slammer. Joni has some vaginal scented bath bomb, Walt is self publishing his memoir. NONE of us will be joining Mr. Blanc in Greece. As the family spokesperson we wish the filmmakers all our best in their new venture.”