MRC has bought the world rights to “Knives Out,” a murder mystery that will star Daniel Craig, at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
Rian Johnson wrote the script with his producing partner Ram Bergman, and is directing the film that is now fully financed.
The film is described asย aย modern-day murder mystery in the classic whodunit style infused with Johnson’s original voice that informed films from “Brick” to “Looper.”ย Daniel Craigย will star as a detective assigned to solve the crime.
“We are so excited to work with Brye, Jonathan and the whole team at MRC,” said Johnson and Bergman in a statement.