A new trailer has been unveiled for Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man, the third installment in the Knives Out series, depicting the adventures of the detective Benoit Blanc, played by James Bond actor Daniel Craig. Brought in to investigate an impossible crime, the new entry will see Blanc engaged in his most dangerous case yet.
After a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man will be released on November 26 in theaters and on December 12 on Netflix. This time, the whodunit ensemble surrounding Blanc features Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
Now, Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man, offering a closer look at the colorful new ensemble of suspects. See the full trailer for Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man below:
What This Means For Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Previously, Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man‘s first teaser promised a darker and more Gothic tone in comparison to its predecessors, featuring Craig’s protagonist leaning toward an observant role in the investigation. The new trailer focuses more on the suspects, teasing fresh dynamics and complications in Blanc’s latest murder case.
Among them, several characters stand out, including the one played by Sherlock‘s Moriarty actor, Andrew Scott, who has a reputation for portraying villains and morally ambiguous roles. It’s unknown whether he’s playing friend or foe in the new Knives Out movie.
Additionally, previously in Glᴀss Onion, Renner’s “Renning H๏τ” sauce stole the spotlight, and the actor is officially joining the cast in the third movie (as a fictional character, not himself). The new trailer features a monologue from Renner’s character, promising a prominent role for the actor.
Our Take On Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man’s New Trailer
After its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man‘s Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed as critics have published their reviews for the new Netflix mystery. The movie currently holds a 95% RT score from 23 reviews, receiving praise for the on-screen chemistry among the main cast, especially between Craig and O’Connor.
Some even argued that the movie would work perfectly without Craig, speaking of its rich storylines and the cast’s performances. ScreenRant‘s review gave Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man a 6 out of 10 rating, highlighting its tackling of religion, priesthood, and greed that gives the audience plenty to think about. While Wake Up ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man is more serious in tone, many explained that it doesn’t dull the fun moments.