We have our very first peek at the third installment of the Knives Out saga, cheekily titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery!”
In a revelation that’s juicier than a scandal at a royal wedding, Netflix just dropped an image showcasing the ever-dapper Daniel Craig back in action as Detective Benoit Blanc. And get this – Netflix also spilled the beans that filming starts today. Yes, today! Grab your popcorn, it’s happening!
This mystery extravaganza is boasting a cast that’s as star-studded as a Hollywood Walk of Fame parade. We’ve got Josh O’Connor, the eternally elegant Glenn Close, the ruggedly handsome Josh Brolin, the delightful Mila Kunis, the arrow-slinging Jeremy Renner, the glamorous Kerry Washington, the enigmatic Andrew Scott, the rising star Cailee Spaeny, the suave Daryl McCormack, and the ever-versatile Thomas Haden Church. Whew, I’m out of breath just listing them!
Director Rian Johnson, the wizard behind the whodunits, has dropped some tantalizing tidbits to tickle our fancy!
First up, remember that spicy Easter egg in the second film, Glass Onion, featuring Jeremy Renner’s fictional “Renning Hot” habanero chili pepper sauce? Fans were on fire speculating if Jeremy would be playing a pepper-peddling version of himself. But alas, Rian has extinguished those flames with a hearty chuckle.
“Jeremy’s a fantastic actor I’ve wanted to collaborate with for ages,” Rian confessed to Netflix’s Tudum. “I was beyond relieved he found the hot sauce gag amusing! He’s playing a serious role in this one. We’ll keep the sauce out of the spotlight. Maybe we’ll sneak a few bottles onto the catering table for kicks.”
And speaking of this dream team cast, Rian couldn’t help but gush, “We’ve hit the jackpot with these movies, landing some of my absolute favorite actors. This time is no exception. They’re not only incredibly talented but also genuinely wonderful people who vibe well together, which is crucial for that dinner party dynamic. For an ensemble flick like this, that chemistry is everything.”
Buckle up, because “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” promises to be a wild, star-studded ride filled with laughs, suspense, and probably a bottle or two of that infamous hot sauce lurking in the background!
