Director Rian Johnson is set to challenge Benoit Blanc like never before in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The newly released teaser trailer shows Daniel Craig returning as the fan-favorite detective, faced with a case he calls “the impossible crime.” The third film in the series promises to be a masterclass in mystery.
The central conflict involves the murder of a priest (Josh Brolin) in the middle of Mass, a brazen act that leaves behind a church full of suspects. The teaser offers a glimpse into the suspense and high drama that will unfold as Blanc works to unravel the truth, questioning a cast of secretive characters.
The film is stacked with talent, including Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Cailee Spaeny, Josh O’Connor, and Andrew Scott. Daniel Craig’s character also gets a visual update with a new, longer hairstyle and a wardrobe of dapper three-piece suits, adding to the film’s fresh feel.
After a well-received world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Wake Up Dead Man is now slated for its public release. It will have a limited run in theaters from November 26th before its global streaming premiere on Netflix on December 12th.