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The $40 million original film with an ensemble cast has grossed nearly $250 million worldwide.

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00:00This is a twisted web, and we are not finished untangling it.

00:06Looks like we'll have some more mysteries to solve with news of a sequel for

00:09box office breakout, Knives Out. The Rian Johnson-helmed whodunit murder mystery was

00:14a shining light for original films in a year dominated by sequels and franchises.

00:18And as the film concludes yet another strong weekend at the box office, Johnson is

00:23already working on its follow-up, lining up a potential franchise for Lionsgate.

00:27The writer-director spoke to The Hollywood Reporter at Lionsgate's pre-Golden Globes

00:31party over the weekend, revealing that he's developing a sequel centered around

00:35Daniel Craig's southern detective Benoit Blanc, this time investigating a new case.

00:40Johnson's producing partner, Ron Bergman, also chimed in, adding that Craig was even

00:44up for the challenge, saying the actor was eager to tackle the role again.

00:47The $40 million original film, with an ensemble cast featuring Chris Evans,

00:52Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer and Toni Collette among others, grossed nearly

00:56$250 million worldwide and went on to earn three Golden Globe nominations, including

01:02Best Comedy Musical Picture, Best Comedy Musical Actor for Craig and Best Comedy

01:06Musical Actress for Ana de Armas. While Lionsgate has not officially greenlit a Knives Out

01:11sequel, given the film's success, it could be the beginning of a lucrative franchise for the

01:15studio and for Craig as he wraps up his stint portraying James Bond in the upcoming

01:19No Time to Die. Alright guys, for more movie and TV updates head to THR.com.

01:24For The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Neha Joy.