Wake Up Dead Man: Josh O’Connor Joins Daniel Craig for “Knives Out 3”
The Detective Return…And So Does The Drama
Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is back, and he’s trading sunny Greek islands for the shadows of a gothic cathedral in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Netflix has confirmed the release for this year’s fall season, and the cast list alone has fans buzzing. Craig’s suave, Southern detective is tying up his pastel bowtie for what Rian Johnson calls his “most dangerous case yet.”
Josh O’Connor Enters The Mystery
What’s a murder mystery without a compelling (and suspicious) ensemble? This time including gay favourite Josh O’Connor alongside Glenn Close, Andrew Scott and Jeremy Renner. O’Connor’s history of playing layered, emotionally charged gay and gay-ish roles leaves us wondering what secrets his character might be hiding. We all remember him in Challengers, God’s Own Country, and The Crown: repressed emotions, quiet yet devastating performances. If Rian Johnson wrote him into the script, you can bet he’s there to keep us guessing.
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Benoit Blanc: Still Breaking Boundaries
Fans of Glass Onion will remember that delicious revelation about detective Blanc’s personal life, a subtle but impactful nod to representation. Daniel Craig himself described Benoit as “larger than life” and it’s clear the character continues to demolish the tired stereotypes of brooding, tight-lipped detectives.
Will Wake Up Dead Man let us peek further into Blanc’s off-duty world? While rumours of a certain surprise cameo seem to have faded, one thing’s for sure, Blanc is still breaking the mould. And if Johnson’s scripts have taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected.
A Gothic Setting With A Musical Twist
The film’s title, Wake Up Dead Man, borrows its name from a 1997 track on U2’s Pop album. Why that song? Rian Johnson loves his cryptic references. This might be a subtle nod to the story’s themes of resurrection, secrets, or double-crossed fates. Or maybe it’s just a tease for musically inclined fans to unravel.
Cinematic Whodunit Meets Netflix’s Global Reach
While Netflix will debut Wake Up Dead Man on its streaming platform, Daniel Craig hinted at the possibility of an extended theatrical run. Fans won’t be surprised; the rich visuals and intricate plots of the Knives Out series are made for the big screen. Craig recently shared, “People want to take their families and their chosen families to see it in theatres.”
And he’s right. Nothing beats sitting in a packed audience, watching Blanc’s wild deductions, and catching subtle clues hidden in every frame.
Mark Your Calendar For Mystery
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is set to premiere on Netflix in the northern hemisphere autumn. With its stacked cast, creepy cathedral setting, and a detective who’s as sharp as his wit, this is shaping up to be the must-watch event of the year.
Popcorn ready? Good. See you there.
