One of Netflix’s most highly anticipated end-of-year releases, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has just dropped a brand-new trailer. The first two films of the Knives Out franchise earned widespread acclaim, and the third installment is set to arrive on Netflix on December 12. With the release date approaching, Netflix has accelerated its promotional campaign, and the latest trailer has only amplified the excitement.
The film once again centers on Daniel Craig’s iconic detective Benoit Blanc. Known for diving into entirely new mysteries in each installment, Blanc is drawn into yet another perplexing case in Knives Out 3. Director Rian Johnson continues his tradition of building a fresh ensemble for every film, surrounding Craig with a lineup of acclaimed actors.
The star-studded cast includes Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men), Andrew Scott (Fleabag), Cailee Spaeny (Alien: Romulus), Josh O’Connor (Challengers), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits), Kerry Washington (Scandal), Glenn Close (Damages), and Thomas Haden Church (Sideways). This diverse group of talents adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming mystery.
The movie had its world premiere recently at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the early reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. These impressions are already reflected in the ratings: as of today, the film holds an impressive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and a strong score of 80 on MetaCritic. With such promising early feedback, expectations for Knives Out 3 continue to rise.