Overview

• Rian Johnson’s third Benoit Blanc mystery launched the festival at Royal Festival Hall on October 8, with Daniel Craig joined by cast members including Kerry Washington, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott and Daryl McCormack.
• Early reactions from TIFF and the London premiere highlight a darker, Gothic tone and standout performances, with some critics calling it the franchise’s sharpest entry.
• The story follows a perplexing death tied to a rural church, featuring Josh Brolin as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks and Josh O’Connor as a young priest drawn into the investigation.
• Johnson says the film engages directly with current U.S. cultural and political currents around faith, blending Gothic influences with classic locked‑room mystery mechanics.
• The production was shot over roughly 50 days on London studio stages, and Johnson signaled he wants to continue making Benoit Blanc films with Daniel Craig beyond his completed Netflix deal.