Master of the modern whodunit, Rian Johnson, is back with another intricate puzzle for audiences to solve. The first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has been released, promising to continue the director’s legacy of crafting clever, star-studded mysteries that keep audiences guessing until the final frame. Daniel Craig returns as the brilliant Benoit Blanc, ready to step into Johnson’s latest creation.
At the heart of Johnson’s new script is a crime of shocking audacity: the murder of a Catholic priest (Josh Brolin) during a sacred service. This act, which the returning detective Benoit Blanc calls “impossible,” sets the stage for a complex investigation where spiritual sanctity clashes with cold-blooded murder. The teaser hints at a narrative rich with moral ambiguity and hidden secrets.
Johnson has once again assembled a killer cast to bring his characters to life. Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner are just a few of the famous faces who will find themselves under Blanc’s magnifying glass. The teaser also reveals a sartorial shift for our hero, with Blanc donning a more formal three-piece suit and longer hair, signaling a new chapter.
Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th, the film is now poised for a global audience. Wake Up Dead Man will challenge viewers in select theaters from November 26th before arriving on Netflix to stream worldwide on December 12th, offering a perfect holiday mystery.