Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a film on Netflix written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Johnson and Ram Bergman. The film is about world famous detective Benoit Blanc who arrives in Greece to investigate the mystery of a tech billionaire and the friends he keeps. Glass Onion received critical acclaim for cast performances and recognition as one of the top ten films of 2022 by the National Board of Review.
The Glass Onion cast includes Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista. The cast is listed below with details about each of their roles in the film and where else they have performed aside from Glass Onion. From Daniel Craig, to Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, and more, here are all the places where you may have seen the cast of Glass Onion.
9 Daniel Craig As Benoit Blanc
Daniel Craig stars in Glass Onion as Detective Benoit Blanc, a private investigator who was hired by Helen Brand to solve her twin sister's murder. Craig is best known for starring as James Bond in the James Bond film series from Casino Royale (2006), to No Time to Die (2021). He also appeared in The Golden Compass (2007), Defiance (2008), Cowboys & Aliens, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Logan Lucky (2017), Knives Out (2019), and more.
8 Edward Norton As Miles Bron
Edward Norton co-stars in Glass Onion as Miles Bron, the owner of a large technology company, who is "the furthest thing from an actual scientist". Norton also appeared in Fight Club (1999), The Score (2001), 25th Hour, Red Dragon (2002), Down in the Valley, Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Painted Veil, The Illusionist (2006); The Incredible Hulk (2008), The Bourne Legacy, Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman (2014), Motherless Brooklyn (2019), and more.
7 Janelle Monáe As Helen & Andi Brand
Janelle Monáe performs in Glass Onion as Helen and Andi Brand, a pair of twin sisters, whose roles switch to solve the murder of one. Monáe is a singer, rapper and actress, signed to Atlantic Records. She appeared in Rio 2 (2014), Moonlight, Hidden Figures (2016), Welcome to Marwen, Dirty Computer (2018), UglyDolls, Harriet, Lady and the Tramp, The Gloria's (2019), Homecoming, Sex, Explained, Antebellum (2020), We the People (2021), Human Resources (2022), and more.
6 Kate Hudson As Birdie Jay
Kate Hudson performs in Glass Onion as Birdie Jay, a former supermodel who becomes a fashion designer and influencer, with her own motives for traveling. Hudson is best known for Almost Famous (2000), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), The Skeleton Key (2005), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool's Gold (2008), Bride Wars (2009), Nine (2009), Rock the Kasbah (2015), Deepwater Horizon, Mother's Day (2016), Music (2021), Truth Be Told (2022), and more.
5 Dave Bautista As Duke Cody
Dave Bautista appears in Glass Onion as Duke Cody, a video game streamer and an activist for men's rights, who is always armed with a loaded gun on him. Bautista was a professional with the WWE from 2002 to 2019, before becoming an actor. He is best known for starring in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), Riddick (2013), Spectre (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Army of the Dead, Dune (2021), and more.
4 Kathryn Hahn As Claire Debella
Kathryn Hahn appears in Glass Onion as Claire Debella, the governor of Connecticut running for Senate, whose political career is based on Miles' tech success. She has also appeared in Crossing Jordan (2001–2007), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Step Brothers (2008), The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009), Our Idiot Brother (2011), We're the Millers, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013).
3 Leslie Odom Jr. As Lionel Toussaint
Leslie Odom Jr. appears in Glass Onion as Lionel Toussaint, the head scientist of Miles's company who is indebted to Miles and was a science teacher before meeting Andi. Odom also appeared in Smash (2012–2013), Red Tails (2012), Person of Interest (2013–2014), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Harriet (2019), One Night in Miami…, Central Park (2020) Music, The Many Saints of Newark, Needle in a Timestack (2021) Abbott Elementary, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022), and more.
2 Madelyn Cline As Whiskey
Madelyn Cline appears in Glass Onion as Whiskey, the girlfriend of Duke who is also his Twitch assistant and uses her looks to her advantage. Cline has also performed in television and film roles including Savannah Sunrise, The Jury (2016), Vice Principals (2016-2017), The Originals, Stranger Things (2017), Boy Erased (2018), Outer Banks (2020-present), This is the Night, and What Breaks the Ice (2021), among others. She also appeared in the music video for "Hot Stuff" by Kygo featuring Donna Summer.
1 Jessica Henwick As Peg
Jessica Henwick appears in Glass Onion as Peg, the personal assistant of Birdie who is resentful yet protective of her and can't seem to quit. Henwick is an actress, writer and director, best known for her roles in Game of Thrones (2015–2017), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Iron Fist (2017–2018), The Matrix Resurrections (2021), The Gray Man (2022), and more. She is currently in the post-production of Cuckoo which will be released in 2023.
