Family gatherings can be murder.

Thats kind of the essence of it.

No murder mystery is complete without a dead body andOuthas a doozy: Academy Award winnerChristopher Plummer.

KNIVES OUT Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, left), Lt. Elliott (LaKeith Stanfield), Trooper Wagner (Noah Segan, right) in KNIVES OUT. CR: Claire Folger/Lionsgate

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He has a blast with it, says the director of Craigs twang.

Its not too crazy but its very fun.

Outalso gives Evans the chance to play against jot down after years as Americas Ass, a.k.a.Captain America.

KNIVES OUT Chris Evans (left), Ana de Armas (center) and Director Rian Johnson on the set of KNIVES OUT. CR: Claire Folger/Lionsgate

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He turns on the swagger and devilish charm.

Its really fun to watch.

She was very close to him when he died, explains Johnson.

KNIVES OUT From left to right. Richard (Don Johnson), Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis), Ransom (Chris Evans) Great Nana (K Callan), Marta (Ana de Armas), Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) Walt (Michael Shannon), Jacob (Jaeden Lieberher), Donna (Riki Lindholm), Joni (Toni Collette) and Meg (Katherine Langford) in KNIVES OUT. CR: Claire Folger/Lionsgate

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So she has a very central role in it.

Ive always been very lucky and had great experiences with all my actors.

I didnt know what to expect.

I think it comes through.

We have a couple really gang buster scenes where the whole family gets to go at each others throats.

Its really something to see.

With its Turkey Day-adjacent release date, Johnson thinksOutis a perfect choice for your post-meal activity.

Jokes the director, Its nice going in and experiencing a family thats more messed up than your own.

See the exclusiveKnives Outtrailer and photos, above.