More stars are announced to join Daniel Craig in the highly anticipated third installment of the 'Knives Out' franchise, promising fans the new film will be another star-studded and captivating whodunit.
- May 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - The "Knives Out" series has captivated audiences with its intricate plots and A-list casts since its inception in 2019. Following the original film and the 2022 sequel, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery", the third film continues to build on its success by assembling an impressive lineup of stars.
Mila Kunis and Jeremy Renner become the latest addition to the ensemble. It will mark Renner's first return to the big screen since his near-fatal snowplow accident. Also joining the original star Daniel Craig in the latest film are Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, and Glenn Close.
Rian Johnson, the mastermind behind the franchise, has expressed his excitement about the flexibility and depth of the whodunit genre. He shared on social media, "I love everything about whodunnits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is. There's a whole tonal spectrum from Carr to Christie, and getting to explore that range is one of the most exciting things about making Benoit Blanc movies."
While details about the plot remain under wraps, a teaser video hints at a more harrowing tone for "Wake Up Dead Man". "In the beginning, the knives came out. Then behold, the glass was shattered," Detective Blanc recalls in the clip. "But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed." These words suggest a thrilling and suspenseful mystery that will challenge Blanc like never before.
Production is set to begin soon, with a planned release on Netflix globally in 2025. Johnson's dedication to quick and efficient filmmaking is evident, as producer Ram Bergman noted, "The good thing, he is very motivated to go do the next one as quickly as possible. But, you know, we'll see how fast he is but this is gonna be a challenge. It's gonna be a bigger challenge. So we'll see how long it's gonna take."
The "Knives Out" franchise has established itself as a modern classic in the mystery genre, blending sharp wit, complex characters, and engrossing plot twists. With the upcoming addition of Wake Up Dead Man, fans can eagerly anticipate another gripping adventure featuring Detective Benoit Blanc and an all-star cast.
Stay tuned for more updates on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and get ready for another thrilling ride with Rian Johnson's brilliant detective in 2025.
