There are few sagas today like Knives Out. The Netflix franchise is one of the most coveted at the moment, and the character of Benoit Blanc has already become, on his own merits, one of the most important detectives in cinema. Undoubtedly, the first two films were great feats that made it clear that Rian Johnson is more than the director of Star Wars Episode VIII. However, the third promises even more.
For a few days now, we have been receiving information little by little about this third movie. We know that it will be called Wake Up Dead Man, that it will be released at some point in 2025 on Netflix and that it will feature actors Andrew Scott (Ripley, Sherlock), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla, Civil War) and Josh O’Connor (Challengers, Only You). But now two more actresses have just been confirmed.
Glenn Close and Kerry Washington join this new crime
The first actress who has been confirmed is none other than the wonderful Glenn Close. The interpreter behind Cruella de Vil, Fatal Attraction and The Good Wife will have an important role in Wake Up Dead Man. In addition, the news of her inclusion does not come alone. Kerry Washington, famous for films like Django Unchained and the series Scandal, will also be in the feature film.
On the other hand, there are also strong rumors of two top-level actors for this ensemble cast. Specifically, the name of Tom Hardy (Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road) and Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) are being mentioned, who after several years out of the spotlight due to addiction problems, would return to the forefront of Hollywood.
However, we still don’t have verified information about the plot of Wake Up Dead Man, but what is clear is that Benoit Blanc will once again embody our favorite detective. Johnson does mention that he is eager to carry it out, especially to continue exploring this character and his world. But don’t expect a typical copy. He has made it clear: “It’s a challenge to discover how it can be completely different from this sequel and the first one.”
