Daniel Craig Returns as Benoit Blanc in Third Knives Out Film

Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in Rian Johnson's whodunit franchise, which shifts to a darker, gothic setting of a small-town church in upstate New York. The story centers around the seemingly impossible murder of a Catholic priest during Mass, presenting Blanc with his most challenging case yet involving a new ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Josh O'Connor, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, and Glenn Close. While the tone is darker than previous installments, the film maintains the humor and fun characteristic of the series, drawing inspiration from classic locked-door mysteries and Edgar Allan Poe. The movie will have a limited theater release on November 26, followed by streaming on Netflix starting December 12. Director Rian Johnson and the cast have praised the film's unique atmosphere and performances, with Craig highlighting the energy and chemistry of the new ensemble.