Rian Johnson Completes Filming for Knives Out Sequel

Director Rian Johnson has officially confirmed that filming for 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' the third installment in the Knives Out franchise, has wrapped as of August 17, 2024. The film stars Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc, alongside a star-studded ensemble including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner. Johnson expressed excitement about the unique tonal possibilities within the whodunit genre and hinted that this installment features Blanc's 'most dangerous case yet.' Filming commenced on June 10 and concluded in mid-August, with the film expected to premiere on Netflix in 2025. The franchise has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success since its inception in 2019, leading to Netflix acquiring rights for multiple sequels. Fans eagerly await further details as Johnson prepares to edit the finished film.