Glass Onion: This is the cast of the new 'Knives Out' mystery

Daniel Craig is back as the detective called in to solve a stunning mystery! 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' appeared on Netflix on December 23, 2022.

In the first film, the plot revolved around the death of the Drysdale family patriarch. Famed crime writer Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) turned up dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday.

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The stylish and curious detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) was recruited to investigate the murder. He initially seemed clueless but eventually appeared to see through the entire family's games.

The film, which also featured Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ana de Armas, among other stars, was a total success. Released right before the outbreak of the pandemic in December 2019, it grossed $312.9 million.

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Its resounding box-office success put the producers to work to bring us the second film. A 'Knives Out' franchise, it features the same detective but a different case and a new location: Greece!

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It's warm on the Greek island of Spetses, where Variety claims the movie was shot, so knitted sweaters like Chris Evans' famous look in the first installment are not needed.

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The crime revolves around technology tycoon Miles Bron (Edward Norton) and his eclectic group of friends. He invites them to his private island where nothing turns out as it seems.

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Daniel Craig returns in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' as detective Benoit Blanc, cool and prepared to solve the mysteries that come his way. He is well-known for his portrayal of the handsome James Bond and also participated in blockbusters such as 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' (2011).

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Three times nominated for an Oscar, we could see Edward Norton in 'American History X' (1998), 'Fight Club' (1999), 'The Illusionist' (2006), 'The Incredible Hulk' (2008), and 'Birdman' (2014), among others.

This time he plays the billionaire tech entrepreneur Miles Bron, a billionaire who runs the company Alpha. He invites his strange group of friends to his mansion in Greece to decipher his own murder.

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This long-time actress and producer participated in unforgettable movies such as 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' (2003), 'You, Me and Dupree (2006), 'Bride Wars' (2009), and 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' (2021).

In 'Glass Onion' she plays Birdie Jay, a superstar model-turned-fashion-entrepreneur who is, in reality, incredibly flawed.

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Janelle Monáe is an American singer and actress best known for 'Hidden Figures' (2016), 'Harriet' (2019), 'Antebellum' (2020), and the series 'Electric Dreams' (2018) and 'Homecoming' (2018-2020).

Janelle Monáe plays Helen Brand, the sister of Miles' former business partner, Cassandra 'Andi' Brand.

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Among this actress's most recognized works is her masterful performance in 'WandaVision' (2021). We can also see her in the series 'Transparent' (2014-2019) and 'The Romanoffs' (2018).

In 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' she plays Claire Debella, the Connecticut governor who is now running for Senate. An ambitious woman with a lot to lose...

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The actor and former wrestler has appeared in several superhero movies as Drax The Destroyer. He is also known for 'Blade Runner 2049 (2017), 'Hotel Artemis' (2018), and 'Final Score' (2018).

In Greece, he's the eclectic personality of a Twitch streamer, influencer, and men's rights activist.

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A two-time Oscar-nominated singer, actor, and producer, Leslie Odom Jr. is best known for: 'Hamilton' (2020), 'One Night in Miami...' (2020), and 'Central Park' (2020).

The talented actor plays a cutting-edge scientist who works for Miles's company. He's the brains behind the billionaire's success.

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This English writer and actress is best known for 'Dragonfly' (2015), 'The Matrix Resurrections' (2021), and 'The Gray Man' (2022).

Birdie's conscientious and protective assistant, Henwick's character 'Peg' constantly monitors her boss (and her boss's phone) to avoid scandals.

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In addition to this wonderful cast, there is also Ethan Hawke in a small role as Miles' assistant (Efficient Man). The veteran actor is known for the romantic trilogy with 'Before Sunrise' (1995) as its starting point, as well as the recent superhero series 'Moon Knight' (2022).

Hugh Grant also makes some cameos as Phillip, Blanc's partner. We all know him from 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), 'Notting Hill' (1999), 'Love Actually' (2003), and 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001).

You may recognize the voice of Miles' watch, the Hourly Dong. It's the sound of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played in the cult hit '(500) days of Summer' (2009), '10 Things I Hate About You' (1999), and 'Inception' (2010).

Also making cameos will be Natasha Lyonne, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Yo-Yo Ma, Jake Tapper, and Serena Williams. Portraits of Jared Leto and Jeremy Renner appear in bottles of kombucha and hot sauce, respectively. And, last but not least, we get to see Angela Lansbury's final posthumous role. All in all, a star-studded cast.