Rian Johnson’s ‘whodunnit’ franchise is set to serve up its third instalment with the production of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Following the success of its first iteration, Knives Out, in 2019 and its sequel, The Glass Onion, in 2022, the upcoming film promises a thrilling world of secrets and betrayal.
Other than its title, which is taken from the U2 song of the same name, much of the details remain a mystery. However, Johnson has confirmed some tidbits, sharing a few nuggets of information in a 45-second teaser.
With little given away, the clip simply confirmed the film’s name and release year and that Daniel Craig would be returning as Benoit Blanc, the Southern detective with a cunning eye and a flair for the dramatic.
For everything else we know about the film, scroll on.
What is ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ about?
Though there isn’t too much known about the upcoming project, it’s safe to say that the film will follow the plot formula of its two predecessors.
If we were to guess, there will be a murder afoot, and Detective Benoit Blanc will be on the premises or called in to help solve the crime with an eclectic list of suspects. And just like both Knives Out and The Glass Onion, it won’t be who you think, and plenty of twists and turns will unfold as we learn more about the characters.
Who is in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’?
Any whodunnit is only as good as the zany ensemble cast that make up its killer lineup. And with previous stars including Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Ana de Armas, Kate Hudson and Hugh Grant, the pressure is on to reveal an equally stellar cast.
The teaser has luckily confirmed that Daniel Craig will reprise his leading role as the Southern detective, Benoit Blanc.
Thus far, the other iconic stars slated to join Craig are Scandal‘s Kerry Washington, Challengers star Josh O’Connor, Fatal Attraction‘s Glenn Close, Fleabag‘s Andrew Scott and Priscilla‘s Cailee Spaeny.
When will ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ be released?
As announced in Johnson’s X post, the film is set for a 2025 release date, meaning there’s still some waiting for fans.
Watch this space for more updates on the cast, plot and release of Wake Up Dead Man.
