“Daniel Craig is confirmed to return for ‘Knives Out 3,’ announced director Rian Johnson on social media platform X. Craig will reprise his role as Benoit Blanc in the upcoming Netflix movie, titled ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.'”
In his post, director Rian Johnson expressed his passion for the whodunnit genre, highlighting its versatility. He emphasized the diverse tonal spectrum within the genre, ranging from the works of John Dickson Carr to Agatha Christie. Johnson finds exploring this range to be one of the most thrilling aspects of creating movies centered around Benoit Blanc.
“We’re gearing up for production on the third installment, and I’m thrilled to unveil the title, offering a tantalizing glimpse into its direction.”
“Wake Up Dead Man” sounds like an intriguing title for another Benoit Blanc mystery! I wonder what kind of case he’ll be solving this time. The previous movies set a high standard, so I’m excited to see how this storyline unfolds. Do you have any hints about the plot or any details about the cast?
That’s fantastic news! Daniel Craig returning as Benoit Blanc is sure to excite fans of the series. And with Rian Johnson once again writing and directing, we can expect another clever and gripping mystery. It’s intriguing that the setting is undisclosed for now—it leaves plenty of room for speculation about where Blanc’s next case will take him. I’m already curious about the new cast of suspects and the intricacies of the mystery Blanc will be unraveling. This announcement has definitely sparked my interest!
The first Knives Out movie was released in 2019, when Craig’s private detective Blanc was hired to investigate the death of best-selling author Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). He joined forces with nurse Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas) to uncover the truth.
