Director Rian Johnson recently confirmed through his social networks that the new film would soon go into production under the title Wake Up Dead Man.
The third installment of Knives Out is already underway and will reach Netflix in 2025, with a new star-studded cast and the more than certain return of Daniel Craig.
Released in 2019, the first part of the franchise created by Ryan Johnson It was a pleasant surprise for the writer and director, who had just received mixed reviews for his work in the universe of Star Wars with Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
With a cast that included names like Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette and Michael Shannonthe film first introduced Craig’s Benoit Blanc, a very peculiar but effective detective who exposes the secrets of a wealthy family after the death of its patriarch.
In 2022, through Netflix, the sequel, titled Glass Onion. With Craig returning as Blanc, this time the action was transported to a paradise island where a millionaire gathers a group of friends for the weekend, where a new death puts the detective to work and the others to lie without scruple.
This film also featured a group of top-notch actors, including Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Newton, Janelle Monáe and even a brief but fun participation of Hugh grant like the detective’s partner.
What is known about Knives Out 3
Johnson recently confirmed through his social networks that the new film would soon go into production under the title Wake Up Dead Man, with the aim of premiering again on Netflix screen next year. And now the first cast members are revealed. Andrew Scottthe actor of Ripley and Fleabag It will be part of the movie.
The star of Priscilla and Civil War, Cailee Spaeny, is one of the first actresses to join this project. The actress will also soon release one of the most anticipated productions of the year, Alien: Romulus.
Along with her we will see one of the protagonists of Luca Guadagnino’s sports drama, Challengers, Josh O’Connor. We also saw him succeed as a young version of Prince Charles in The Crown.
On the other hand, rumors indicate that the other two stars that could make up the cast of Knives Out 3 are Lindsay Lohan and Tom Hardy.
Source: Ambito
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