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Rian Johnson

Nov 30, 2022
Rian Johnson, writer, producer, and director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, joins the show. He discusses his fascination with Agatha Christie's novels and adaptations, his writing process for Glass Onion, and how Daniel Craig helped bring Blanc to life. Johnson reflects on his journey into the industry, shares words of wisdom for aspiring filmmakers, and plans his dream dinner party.
26:50

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  • Ryan Johnson drew inspiration from Agatha Christie novels and Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Poirot to create the character of Benoit Blanc who engages with the current culture and setting.
  • Ryan Johnson emphasizes the significance of clarity in directing the audience's attention and building tension in a scene, influenced by the clear and precise visual storytelling of Alfred Hitchcock.

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Influences from Agatha Christie and Peter Ustinov

The director, Ryan Johnson, shares that his love for the whodunit genre and the character of Benoit Blanc in his movie series started with his childhood exposure to Agatha Christie novels and Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Poirot. Johnson drew inspiration from the humor and wit in Ustinov's performances and wanted to create a similar character who engages with the current culture and setting.

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