The sanctity of the church is broken in the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Daniel Craig is back as the brilliant Benoit Blanc, and this time, he’s investigating a murder in the most public and sacred of places. The preview for the third Knives Out film sets the stage for a truly baffling crime.
The plot kicks off with the shocking death of a Catholic priest, played by the formidable Josh Brolin, during a service. This audacious act is labeled an “impossible crime” by Blanc himself, suggesting a mystery that will defy all expectations. The teaser builds an atmosphere of intense drama and suspense, promising a classic whodunit with a modern twist.
The film boasts an all-star cast, a hallmark of the franchise, with Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner among the top-billed talent. In this installment, Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc has a more refined look, featuring longer hair and a classic three-piece suit, hinting at the sophisticated nature of the case.
The mystery has already been unveiled to a select audience at its Toronto International Film Festival world premiere on September 6th. For the rest of the world, Wake Up Dead Man will open in select theaters on November 26th and will be available to stream on Netflix starting December 12th.
