Wake Up Dead Man’s New Clue Drops: Is This Knives Out Mystery About to Get Wilder Than a Scooby-Doo Chase on Mercury Retrograde?
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So, picture this: a murder mystery sets foot in a church — yes, THE church — and the crime? Absolutely impossible. Enter the incomparable Benoit Blanc, the detective with a knack for untangling even the knottiest enigmas. Netflix just dropped the trailer for Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and honestly? It’s begging us to sharpen our deductive skills like a Scorpio chasing secrets under a full moon. Our very own Chris Bumbray previewed this gem at TIFF and called it a “wildly entertaining” ride, with Josh O’Connor’s character possibly stealing the spotlight. With Daniel Craig reprising his role as Blanc, flanked by a dazzling cast including Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner, this flick promises to be a cosmic collision of mystery and star power. Just between us, with Jupiter currently stirring the pot of destiny and revelations, what could be more fitting than surrendering to a juicy, labyrinthine whodunit? Mark your calendars: a theatrical run kicks off November 26, before it streams worldwide December 12. Ready to join the sleuthing soirée?
There has been a killing at a church in a perfectly impossible crime, but no case is too complicated for Mr. Benoit Blanc. Netflix has now premiered the newest trailer for Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Our Chris Bumbray got to preview the movie earlier this year at TIFF and raved about it. He says in his review, “Wake Up Dead Man is another wildly entertaining entry in Johnson’s Benoit Blanc mystery series, and O’Connor might be the most compelling central character we’ve followed thus far. It will no doubt please fans of the series and would certainly benefit from a robust theatrical run, as these are the kinds of films that are especially fun to watch with an audience.”
Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, with Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man 3), Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men), Josh O’Connor (The Crown), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Andrew Scott (Ripley), Kerry Washington (Little Fires Everywhere), Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), Mila Kunis (That 70s Show), Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction), and Jeremy Renner (Avengers: Endgame) – whose likeness was featured on a hot sauce in Glass Onion – making up the rest of the primary cast. Meanwhile, we’re not sure if Hugh Grant (Notting Hill) will show up as Phillip, Benoit’s domestic partner, who had a cameo in the previous film.
During the TUDUM presentation for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the teaser unveiled the roles for each of the primary cast members: Josh O’ Connor plays Rev. Jud Duplenticy, Glenn Close plays Martha Delacroix, and Josh Brolin plays Msgr. Jefferson Wicks, Mila Kunis plays Geraldine Scott, Jeremy Renner plays Dr. Nat Sharp, Kerry Washington plays Vera Draven, Andrew Scott plays Lee Ross, Cailee Spaeny plays Simone Vivane, Daryl McCormack plays Cy Draven, and Thomas Haden Church plays Samson Holt.
The streamer had scheduled a two-week theatrical release for the film, which will start on November 26. Then, the movie will stream globally on the platform on December 12.
Are you looking forward to this new entry in the Knives Out franchise?
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