Key Points:
- Daniel Craig expressed regret about the lack of theatrical releases for Knives Out sequels.
- The third film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, finished filming in August 2023 and will debut on Netflix in 2025.
- Wake Up Dead Man features a star-studded cast, including Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Andrew Scott.
Daniel Craig recently shared updates on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in the Knives Out franchise. Speaking about the film’s Netflix release and the challenges of adapting Rian Johnson’s vision to streaming, Craig reflected on his experience with the series and its evolution. Wake Up Dead Man is set for a 2025 Netflix premiere, continuing Benoit Blanc’s detective adventures with an all-star cast.
Daniel Craig Reflects on Knives Out 3
In a candid interview with The New Yorker, Daniel Craig expressed his mixed feelings about the Knives Out franchise’s transition to Netflix-exclusive releases. He emphasized how the first Knives Out movie succeeded as a traditional theatrical release, saying:
“It’s a non-effects movie. It did all the things it should have done, and people went to see it.”
However, Craig admitted it “saddens” him that the latest films won’t provide audiences with the same big-screen experience. Craig also discussed the pressure of portraying James Bond and how Knives Out offered a creative departure. Recalling Rian Johnson’s pitch for the role of Benoit Blanc, he humorously recounted:
“I said, ‘You want me to do a Southern accent? And he went, ‘Yep.’”
This collaboration resulted in the critically acclaimed Knives Out and its sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which received a one-week theatrical run before debuting on Netflix. Following Glass Onion’s success, Craig reportedly voiced concerns about Netflix’s distribution model, telling co-CEO Ted Sarandos, “Your model is f*ed.”**
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What to Expect from Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The third Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man, completed filming in August 2023. Directed by Rian Johnson, the film introduces another ensemble cast alongside Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, including:
- Glenn Close
- Jeremy Renner
- Mila Kunis
- Andrew Scott
Johnson revealed the film’s title in May 2023, and while plot details remain under wraps, fans can expect the same intricate storytelling and wit that defined its predecessors. Wake Up Dead Man is slated for a 2025 Netflix release, further cementing the franchise as a streaming juggernaut.
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Additionally, Johnson has been busy with other projects, including season 2 of Poker Face, which also began filming over the summer.
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