Daniel Craig Returns in Wake Up Dead Man’s Thrilling Mystery
Excitement is building as Daniel Craig steps back into the shoes of master detective Benoit Blanc in the latest installment of the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery . Fans are now getting their first real glimpse of what has been described as Blanc’s darkest and most dangerous case yet, thanks to a brand-new trailer that has just dropped. The film is set to hit select cinemas on November 26, 2025, before streaming on Netflix on December 12, 2025.
In this third chapter, a seemingly impossible crime shakes a small, gothic town. Josh O’Connor stars as Reverend Jud Duplenticy, a young priest sent to assist the fiery Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, played by Josh Brolin. When Wicks is mysteriously murdered, Jud quickly becomes the prime suspect. But, as Daniel Craig’s Blanc points out in the trailer, nothing is ever straightforward in this series—Blanc teases that the crime is “perfectly impossible,” setting the stage for a classic whodunit filled with twists, secrets, and hidden motives.
The star-studded cast also includes Glenn Close as devoted churchgoer Martha Delacroix, Thomas Haden Church as the cautious groundskeeper Samson Holt, Kerry Washington as the tightly wound lawyer Vera Draven, Daryl McCormack as aspiring politician Cy Draven, Jeremy Renner as town doctor Nat Sharp, Andrew Scott as bestselling author Lee Ross, and Cailee Spaeny as the former concert cellist Simone Vivane. Mila Kunis rounds out the ensemble as local police chief Geraldine Scott, who joins forces with Blanc to crack the baffling case.
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Rian Johnson, who created the series with the original Knives Out in 2019 and followed it with 2022’s Glass Onion , returns as both writer and director for this latest installment. Johnson has promised audiences that this chapter will challenge both Blanc and viewers alike, with a plot full of twists, dark secrets, and even some humor—highlighted by a scene where Blanc, Martha, and Samson discover a desecrated tombstone that brings a moment of levity amid the tension.
Since its debut, the Knives Out series has been praised for blending classic mystery elements with clever modern storytelling, combining the spirit of Agatha Christie’s novels with the cinematic flair of murder mystery classics. With Wake Up Dead Man , that tradition continues, delivering intrigue, suspense, and a captivating ensemble performance led by Craig’s ever-charismatic detective.
Fans can expect a thrilling ride as Benoit Blanc once again unravels a puzzle that defies logic, revealing the dark truths hidden behind every character’s carefully maintained facade. With its theatrical release followed closely by Netflix streaming, it promises to be a must-watch for mystery lovers and anyone eager to see Daniel Craig tackle a brilliantly twisted crime.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is set to enthrall audiences with its suspenseful plot, stellar performances, and the signature wit and intelligence that has made Benoit Blanc one of cinema’s most beloved detectives.
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