Although no official word has trickled in on the casting of Ethan Hawke in Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' sequel - leaked set photos in fact confirm he has joined the follow-up.

Photos from the production in Greece that show cast members on a boat. They include Kate Hudson wearing a giant floppy hat, a flamboyantly dressed Dave Bautista, and sharp-dressed Ethan Hawke donning a slick suit with a ponytail.

Plot details are being kept under wraps but it is highly likely another bunch of A-list cast will be part of the whodunnit murder mystery. Daniel Craig will return as detective Benoit Blanc. It’s unclear if any other stars from the original ensemble will be returning.

The first 'Knives Out' was a commercial and critical success earning more than $300 million at the global box office. It starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Toni Collette and Ana de Armas - and centred on a fabulously wealthy family and takes place after their patriarch, the renowned author Harlan Thrombey, dies on the evening of his 85th birthday.

Netflix has yet to give "Knives Out 2" an official release date, but the filmmaker signed a major and lucrative deal with the streamer for at least two sequels back in April. Netflix was unavailable to comment on Hawke’s casting as of press time.

Source: Press Release