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Daniel Craig, Rian Johnson reunite for 'Knives Out 3'

All-star cast joins Daniel Craig in 'Wake Up Dead Man'

By Web Desk
June 01, 2025
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Daniel Craig, Rian Johnson reunite for 'Knives Out 3'

Knives Out fans are in for a treat! Daniel Craig is reprising his role as the iconic detective Benoit Blanc in the upcoming film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. 

A new teaser trailer debuted during the Netflix Tudum 2025 live event, giving fans a first look at the thrilling mystery.

The film, directed by Rian Johnson, boasts an all-star cast, including Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Josh O'Connor, and Andrew Scott. 

Johnson shared a first look at Craig in character, sporting a three-piece suit and longer hair, with the caption "See you on the other side."

The title Wake Up Dead Man comes from a 1997 U2 song, as revealed by Johnson during the Tudum event. The film was first announced in 2021, and Netflix has confirmed a December 12 release date.

Glenn Close, who starred in the film, praised Johnson's direction, saying, "Led by Daniel Craig, who is wonderful... Rian assembled a wonderful team around him and put together this cast from heaven." 

She also called filming in London "one of the best experiences" of her life.