Rian Johnson has given us one of the most refreshing franchises in recent years with Knives Out, and its third installment is just around the corner. This film will kick off production later this summer, and here’s everything we know about it so far.
Title & Release Date
The third film in this murder mystery franchise will be called Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and fans are speculating its title could be a reference to a U2 song. It will go into production in London next month, and Netflix is eyeing a 2025 release date.
Ensemble Cast
We can count on Rian Johnson to round out a pretty impressive ensemble for each Knives Out film and Wake Up Dead Man will be no exception. In addition to Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, this film will also star Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Josh O’Connor (Challengers), Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers), Glenn Close (Dangerous Liaisons), and Kerry Washington (Scandal). Tom Hardy and Lindsay Lohan are also reportedly eying roles in this project, but their casting was never confirmed.
Plot Details
Johnson didn’t share any plot details about Wake Up Dead Man, but its title and logo seem to be promising a spooky vibe. One thing we know for sure is that the world-famous detective Benoit Blanc is coming back to solve another mystery involving a group of colorful characters.