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The game is once again afoot for renowned detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig).
But if we know Johnson, he’ll be dropping plenty of clues along the way.
Here’s everything we know aboutWake Up Dead Man.
Daniel Craig in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’.Credit:Rian Johnson/X
But we can make some educated guesses based on the title and the teaser announcement video.
There’s even some hint of yearning for an apocalyptic event to restart the world.
Perhaps Benoit Blanc will be contending with a messianic figure this time?
Daniel Craig in ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ as detective Benoit Blanc.Netflix
The biblical nature of things is also reinforced by Craig’s voiceover in the title announcement video.
“In the beginning, the knives came out,” Craig’s Benoit says.
“Then behold, the glass was shattered.
Josh O’Connor.Jeff Spicer/Getty
But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed.”
Eight-time Oscar nomineeGlenn Closeis also joining the ensemble.
While her role is also under wraps, Close promises to bring some veteran gravitas to the cast.
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Jeremy Renneris also joining the cast.
Benoit Blanc, watch out for arrows!
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Mila Kunisonce battled CIA agents inThe Spy Who Dumped Me.
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Will she uncover another conspiracy alongside Benoit Blanc?
TheThat ’70s ShowandBad Momsstar joins the already stackedWake Up Dead Mancast.
In her career, Kunis has taken on both comedic and dramatic roles.
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What kind of character will she play in theKnives Outuniverse?
It’s a toss-up!
He’s also appeared in several TV shows, includingPeaky BlindersandThe Wheel of Time.
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Now, McCormack is also confirmed to be part of theWake Up Dead Mancast.
McCormack has been busy; he will also star in this summer’sTwisters.
Details about his character are currently unknown, but we can make some guesses.
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Maybe he’ll play an advisor to a powerful family like his character Gurney in theDunefilms.
Or a famouspoetwho reveals secrets about the other characters.
The actor can currently be seen in Kevin Costner’s sweeping Western epicHorizon: An American Saga.
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We just hope Benoit Blanc remembers not to serve him any Merlot.
But where willWake Up Dead Mantake place?
Always a snappy dresser, Blanc is seen wearing an impeccably tailored three-piece suit and carrying a fedora.
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One major change, however?
Blanc’s usual close-cropped hair has been grown out into something a bit more romantic.
“Aaaaand were off!”
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Johnson wrote alongside the photo.
In January 2025, Netflix shared another image from the film.
It features the shaggier-haired Det.
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Blanc in one of his signature impeccably tailored suits alongside new cast member Josh O’Connor.
This aligns with the title’s apparent Biblical references.
Netflix says the film will premiere in fall 2025.
Josh O’Connor and Daniel Craig in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’.John Wilson/Netflix
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We must assumeWake Up Dead Manwill be set some time after 2021 or 2022.
