Washington DC, [USA] Oct 9 (ANI): Actor Michael Shannon is in talks to join the upcoming Hollywood movie 'Knives Out'.

The movie, which is being directed by Rian Johnson, also stars Daniel Craig of 'James Bond' fame and 'Captain America' star Chris Evans, reports Variety.

Apart from directing the movie, Johnson is also writing and co-producing the flick.

The movie is a contemporary murder mystery. Till now, it is not known what role Shannon will play.

The shooting of the film will kick start in November as Craig is set to lock his dates for the 25th James Bond film.

Shannon, who has been busy for quite some time, was last seen in Oscar-winning movie 'The Shape of Water'. The 44-year-old, who starred in 'Man of Steel', also appeared in the Afghan War movie '12 Strong' alongside Chris Hemsworth. (ANI)

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