Despite Netflix sadly revealing that we won't be seeing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on our screens until next year, with every week that passes they've been teasing us with cast lists, behind-the-scenes secrets and first looks in order to build up the suspense. And boy is it working!
The most exciting news from set so far? The suggestion that Josh O'Connor of The Crown and Challengers fame will be following in Andrew Scott's footsteps and playing a hot priest. Judging from the reactions on X to the on-set images, fans are delighted by the casting.
But who will be joining Josh O'Connor in Wake Up Dead Man aka Knives Out 3? And what exactly will the hot priest be getting up to? Here's everything you need to know about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Who is set to star in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Safe to say the cast of Knives Out 3 is just as killer as the plot threatens to be. Now, whilst we don't know the names of any characters, some major A-listers have been cast in the film.
We're talking Ripley and Fleabag's Andrew Scott, the previously mentioned Josh O’Connor, Priscilla's Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, Thomas Haden Church and Bad Sisters' Daryl McCormack. Blimey!
Of course, we can't forget leading man Daniel Craig - who will reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc.
In fact, Netflix have teased Daniel Craig's return with a black and white first-look image of him in character as the iconic detective, complete with an incredible new haircut.
Has Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery started filming?
Director Rian Johnson revealed that production on Knives Out 3 began in late May. The third instalment was written by Rian Johnson and will be produced by Ram Bergman, both of whom worked on the first two films.
What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery about?
As of yet, plot details have not been released, however, both Rian and Ram have said it will be Benoit Blanc's 'most dangerous case yet'.
Is there a trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Not yet, but we'll let you know as soon as there is!
Is there a release date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
The new Knives Out film is currently in production and is expected to be released in 2025, although the exact release date has not yet been published.
Where can I watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Knives Out 3 will be released on Netflix in 2025.
Are there other Knives Out films?
The original film called simply Knives Out was released by Lionsgate in 2019 and grossed an impressive £312m. Setting a high precedent for an incredible cast, the first Knives Out film starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson and Toni Collette.
Netflix then bought the rights to the murder mystery series for more than $450 million and debuted the sequel - Glass Onion - in 2022. This film starred Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.
What are the Knives Out films about?
The Knives Out franchise is sort of like the film version of Cluedo, but with a huge budget!
The cast is made up of an ensemble of suspects, with Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc returning to find out exactly what's happened.