Daniel Craig on his character's gay relationship in 'Knives Out' sequel: 'It's normal'

By Caroline Thayer

Published December 12, 2022

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Daniel Craig is back as Detective Benoit Blanc for the "Knives Out" sequel and fans will learn a bit more about the detective's personal life this time around.

In the Netflix film, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," Mr. Blanc's sexuality is questioned, after it's mentioned that he lives with another man.

"It’s normal. But we don’t want to make a song and dance out of it," Craig says, of his character being queer to The Sunday Times.

When asked in October at the London Film Festival whether Craig's character was queer or not, director of the film Rian Johnson simply stated, "Yes, he obviously is."

Daniel Craig in a very light blue button down shirt in front of a bright yellow and blue background for "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"

Daniel Craig starred in both of Netflix's "Knives Out" films. (Carlos Alvarez)

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"It just feels right," Craig said of his character's sexuality.

"You are supposed to reflect life. And that [gay] relationship reflects people in my life," he explained.

Johnson added, "It just made sense to Daniel and me… We didn’t want to be coy or cute about it. We just wanted it to be a fact of the character."

Kate Hudson in a bright green suit leans her hed on Daniel Craig in beige pants and a light blue button down, next to Janelle Monáe in a striped black and white outfit next to Edward Norton in green on the "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" carpet

For the premiere of the "Knives Out" movie in Madrid Spain, Daniel Craig was accompanied by co-stars Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe and Edward Norton. (Carlos Alvarez)

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The film also stars Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe and Edward Norton, among many others.

A third movie is already in the works with Netflix.

In the new interview, Craig also talked about what films he wants to make in the future. "I want to make people laugh – it’s cathartic. Or else we’re screwed. And to make art is a political act, but I don’t want to ram things down throats. I am a political animal, but don’t want to thrust it in my work. I don’t think that’s my job."

Daniel Craig on the red carpet for "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" in black sunglasses and a light blue suit with a black tie

Netflix secured the rights to two additional "Knives Out" movies. (Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images for Netflix)

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"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" starts streaming on Netflix on Dec. 23.

Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer and LinkedIn. Story tips can be sent to caroline.thayer@fox.com.

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