The streaming giant’s only condition was to bring back Daniel Craig, and consequently, they paid him $50 million each for two Knives Out sequel movies.
However, director Rian Johnson opted for a more lucrative deal with Netflix. The film grossed $311.9 million at the box office, prompting Lionsgate to consider a sequel. Knives Out became a sensation upon its release, reviving the audience’s interest in the whodunnit genre.
Johnson, Bergman, and Craig reportedly took home $100 million each from the deal.Īlso Read: “It was a fulfilled dream”: Daniel Craig’s Iconic Spectre Intro Hailed By Fans After Film Transformed a Holiday Into Global Sensation Daniel Craig Made More Money From Knives Out Than James Bond Daniel Craig in Knives Out sequel, Glass Onion Interestingly, Netflix signed a record deal of $469 for the Knives Out sequels with Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman, with the only condition being Daniel Craig’s return as Benoit Blanc.
