Benoit Blanc, portrayed by Daniel Craig, is set to return in the upcoming installment of the Knives Out series, titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”. Director Rian Johnson, who was at the helm of the first two films, is once again taking the reigns for this third mystery installment. The series, which started with the 2019 hit film Knives Out, has garnered significant attention and praise, leading to Netflix securing a deal for two more sequels with Johnson. Here, we delve into the latest updates regarding the cast, title, release date, and production of Knives Out 3.
Rian Johnson recently announced via social media that the third film in the Knives Out franchise will be titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”. This revelation comes after Johnson expressed his desire to change the subtitle of the second film, Glass Onion, to “A Benoit Blanc Mystery”. While fans eagerly anticipate the new installment, the release date is set for some time in 2025, as indicated in a video shared by Johnson on Instagram.
Alongside Daniel Craig reprising his role as Benoit Blanc, Knives Out 3 will feature a talented ensemble cast. Josh O’Connor, known for his roles in “Challengers” and “The Crown”, Cailee Spaeny from “Priscilla” and “Civil War”, and Andrew Scott of “All of Us Strangers”, “Ripley”, and “Fleabag” fame are among the notable additions. Given Johnson’s track record of assembling star-studded casts, more announcements regarding the cast lineup can be expected in the near future.
Looking back at the previous installments, both Glass Onion and Knives Out boasted impressive rosters. Glass Onion featured talents like Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, and more, with notable cameos from the likes of Ethan Hawke, Hugh Grant, and Serena Williams. Meanwhile, the original Knives Out film starred Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Christopher Plummer, and Jamie Lee Curtis, to name a few. Johnson’s ability to attract top-tier talent to his projects sets high expectations for the casting of Knives Out 3.
As fans eagerly await the release of Knives Out 3, director Rian Johnson has hinted at the film’s production timeline. In a post from May 2024, Johnson teased that production would commence shortly, expressing his excitement for the upcoming filming process. Johnson, who will once again take on the roles of writer and director, will be joined by his producing partner Ram Bergman under T-Street Pictures to bring this next mysterious tale to life.
The anticipation surrounding Knives Out 3 continues to grow as more details emerge about the cast, title, release date, and production timeline. With the return of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc and Rian Johnson’s creative vision guiding the project, fans of the mystery genre can expect another thrilling and star-studded installment in the beloved Knives Out series. “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” promises to unravel a new enigma that will captivate audiences and further solidify the franchise’s reputation for delivering compelling storytelling and memorable characters.