Netflix only recently confirmed a third installment of its "Knives Out" franchise is in the works, and we're excited to share that it has already wrapped filming!
It's got a release date of 2025 which is not actually too far away at this stage. The upcoming movie's official title is "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," leaving its soon-to-be viewers on the edge of their seats.
In a first look at the film, "James Bond" star Daniel Craig reprises his role as quirky sleuth Benoit Blanc, and as per the last two films, it has a seriously stellar cast. In fact, it's looking like it's going to be the starriest film of 2025.
Benoit Blanc returns in his most dangerous case yet. pic.twitter.com/Y3IFryNNi4
— Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (@KnivesOut) May 24, 2024
Who is in the cast?
Per Variety, Marvel actor Jeremy Renner, who was crushed by a snow plow in January 2023, is back in action and has been welcomed to the "Knives Out" franchise.
The 53-year-old joins huge names such as not just one, but two of our very own Irish stars: Andrew Scott and Daryl McCormack. Renowned actresses Kerry Washington and Glenn Close are also set to star in Rian Johnson's latest whodunit.
Other potential suspects in "Knives Out 3" include "Challengers" star Josh O'Connor, who also starred as a young Prince Charles in Netflix's "The Crown," as well as "Priscilla" actress Cailee Spaeny.
Andrew Scott to star in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery".
What do we know about the plot?
Although details of the plot have yet to be revealed, Mr. Johnson promises the third film in the murder mystery series will be Benoit Blanc's "most dangerous case yet".
It's safe to say fans were more than excited when Netflix announced "Knives Out 3", with one writing: "Give me as many of these films as possible!"
Others cited their dream cast, most of which included "Bridgerton's" Jonathan Bailey and Barry Keoghan, who will reportedly portray Ringo Starr in a new series of films about The Beatles.
In a teaser clip announcing the title of the franchise's third installment, Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc says: "In the beginning, the knives came out. Then, behold, the glass was shattered. But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed."
Immediate intrigue!
Daryl McCormack to star in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery".
What happens in the other "Knives Out" films?
The first "Knives Out" film, which was released in 2019, follows the detective as he attempts to solve the murder of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey, who died in his home on the night of his 85th birthday.
The film was incredibly star-studded with Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, and Toni Collette joining Daniel on the big screen.
The second installment in the "Knives Out" franchise was the 2022 movie "Glass Onion." Starring Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, and Kate Hudson amongst others, it follows a tech billionaire who invites his closest friends to a private island for a murder mystery game which becomes all too real.
We don't know about you but we simply can't wait for the third installment to see what kind of mystery Benoit Blanc accidentally happens upon this time around!
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.
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