The next installment of Rian Johnson‘s sleuthing saga is fast approaching, with a new, star-studded line-up of murder suspects to investigate, but the franchise director is already thinking about what’s next. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 26, before releasing on Netflix on Dec. 12, giving subscribers the opportunity to watch the third Benoit Blanc whodunnit, starring Daniel Craig as the renowned detective. It is not confirmed whether this will be his final case, or whether he will be back for another, but that hasn’t stopped Johnson from plotting out the future – including who could join the cast.
Each entry of the Knives Out franchise introduces a stacked ensemble alongside Craig’s skillful sleuth. It is usually a mix of veteran actors and rising talent, with some of the most prominent cast members including, but not limited to, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner in a new expanded role. Given the all-star talent Johnson has managed to secure up to now, people might be curious about which names could possibly be left on his dream casting list. They need wonder no more, because IndieWire put the question to the filmmaker directly, prompting him to reveal:
“There are so many great actors I’d like to work with. But, yes, if you’re reading this, Meryl Streep, I feel like you’d slot into a murder mystery very well.”
More to come…
- Release Date
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November 26, 2025
- Runtime
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140 minutes