The Knives Out franchise is known for its wide variety of famous actresses and actors, including the main cast and surprise cameo appearances. With this in mind, many fans wonder who will be in the next film now that the third installment is already in the works. So, without further ado, here are our picks of 10 actors we want to see in Knives Out 3 and the roles they can play in the upcoming story.
Lucy Liu (Role: The Rich CEO)
From the supreme head of a Tokyo gang to an elite secret agent, Lucy Liu has played many roles in various popular films. Each performance showcases her incredible talent, where she truly embodies every character. That said, we’d love to see her as a rich CEO in Knives Out 3 due to her ability to excel in leadership roles and stay on the theme of the franchise’s wealthy characters.
With this role, Lucy’s character could be the next well-off individual, like Miles Bron and Harlan Thrombey. This casting would also change the direction of the series because it has primarily been male leads for the head of the household.
Matt Berry (Role: The Rival Detective)
Since the release of Glass Onion, fans have wanted Matt Berry to star in the third installment of the Knives Out series, mainly because of his outstanding portrayal of the whimsical vampire Laszlo Cravensworth in the What We Do in the Shadows TV show. On top of that, Rian Johnson has responded to a Twitter post about the casting of this actor, in which he hints at Matt’s potential future role.
So, if Johnson includes Berry in Knives Out 3, he could definitely play a rival detective that goes against Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig.) Until this point, Blanc typically solves cases with his own techniques without the repercussions of someone else getting in his way. Therefore, Matt could use his talents within the comedy genre to create some fun competition between the two characters.
Florence Pugh (Role: The Eccentric Artist)
Florence Pugh is another fantastic actor we want to see in Knives Out 3 because of her brilliant performances in Midsommar, Black Widow, Little Women, and Don’t Worry Darling. Due to her previous horror roles, she would undoubtedly pull off a character in the murder mystery genre. One role we have in mind for Pugh is the eccentric artist, similar to the carefree personas of Joni Thrombey (Toni Collette) in Knives Out and Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson) in Glass Onion.
Those who have kept up with the famous actress on social media know that Pugh already fully embraces her artistic side with fashion. Nevertheless, the third installment could feature an exaggerated version of this characteristic while also using her dramatic portrayals that we’ve seen in the past.
Viola Davis (Role: The Red Herring)
Viola Davis has been in many thrillers, including Disturbia, Prisoners, and How to Get Away with Murder. Based on her experience alone, this actress would excel in a crime-based film like the Knives Out series. However, since she has played heroic roles, it would be interesting to see her as a red herring, possibly misleading Benoit Blanc in another direction with the upcoming case.
What makes Viola an excellent candidate for this film is her ability to convey raw emotions, an essential talent of the murder mystery genre. In return, this enactment could trick the audience and Blanc, adding more twists and turns to the story.