Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc returns in a new image from Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc is returning to solve another mystery in the latest Knives Out installment this year. Netflix has teased us with a new image from Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, showcasing Craig's detective alongside new co-star Josh O'Connor.
Written and directed once again by Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man features Craig and O'Connor along with an ensemble cast that includes Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
While plot details for Wake Up Dead Man remain closely guarded, the logline states: “Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.”
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is set to be released on Netflix in Autumn 2025.
About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a producer and writer for film, television, and digital content, and is the founder of the pop culture site FlickeringMyth.com. He is also producing the upcoming gothic horror film 'The Baby in the Basket.' Previously, he taught and lectured in film and media for ten years and authored the book 'Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.'
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