The countdown to Benoit Blanc’s next great case has officially begun. Netflix released the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Monday, offering a first look at the highly anticipated third film from director Rian Johnson. Daniel Craig is back as the brilliant detective, ready to peel back the layers of another complex crime.
In this installment, Blanc faces what he describes as “the impossible crime”—the murder of a priest (Josh Brolin) during a sacred Mass. The teaser is packed with suspense, hinting at dark secrets and hidden motives among a new group of fascinating suspects. The atmosphere is tense, suggesting a high-stakes investigation that will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
The film features a dazzling array of talent, including Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner, among others. Daniel Craig also returns with a new, more sophisticated style for Blanc, marked by longer hair and sharp suits. This visual change hints at the fresh and exciting direction the story will take.
Having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th, Wake Up Dead Man is poised for a major holiday season release. It will first open in select theaters on November 26th before making its grand debut on the Netflix streaming platform on December 12th.