Get ready, amateur sleuths: Knives Out 3 is coming your way next year.
The highly anticipated movie will be the third in the series, with Daniel Craig starring as the lead detective Benoit Blanc as he takes on a fresh murder case.
The last time we saw Blanc, he was watching tech billionaire Miles Bron’s (played by Edward Norton) mansion burn to the ground at the end of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (aka Knives Out 2).
The latest movie promises a new location and a fresh set of suspects. But where was Knives Out 3 filmed? And what else do we currently know about the upcoming movie? Find out below – including how to visit the filming locations by train.
What is Knives Out 3 called?
Have a look at the video below for the official Knives Out 3 movie title.
Knives Out 3 is officially called Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery about?
Wake Up Dead Man is described as Benoit Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet." However, movie producers have kept plot details under lock and key. So far, we can glean that there will be themes around religion and victims rising from the dead. But all will be revealed in due course.
What does the title Wake Up Dead Man mean?
The title refers to a U2 song by the same name, written by Bono and released on the 1997 album, Pop. The lyrics revolve around the idea of Jesus’ resurrection, with Bono asking Christ for help in saving his soul from the chaotic world he inhabits.
Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Image Credit: John Wilson/Netflix
Who is rumored to be in the cast of Knives Out 3?
Daniel Craig will return as Benoit Blanc, the private investigator. Josh O’Connor (La Chimera) has been spotted filming in a vicar costume. Glenn Close (The New Look), Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott (Ripley, All of Us Strangers, Fleabag), Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church are rumored to be joining the star-studded cast.
Where are they filming Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)?
Wake Up Dead Man had several key scenes filmed in London, England. Daniel Craig and Josh O’Connor were spotted filming outside Holy Innocents Church in High Beech, just northeast of London, with Loughton the closest station via the London Underground. Rumor has it that additional scenes were also shot at Butler’s Retreat, a restaurant in a restored barn in Epping Forest (closest station: Chingford).
When will Knives Out 3 be released?
You’ll have to wait until 2025 for the UK and US release date of Wake Up Dead Man. Filming began in 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for the trailer, which should be released soon.
Where can I watch Knives Out 3?
Wake Up Dead Man will be available on Netflix in both the US and UK.
Director of Knives out 3 Rian Johnson. Image Credit: Eric Charbonneau/Netflix
How did Rian Johnson come up with Knives Out?
Director Rian Johnson was inspired by Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novels, which he loved as a child. A lone detective investigating a seemingly impossible crime among a wealthy crowd is just one of the tropes you’ll see time again in Christie’s novels. It was these tales that inspired Johnson to write the Knives Out movie series after his mystery thriller movie Brick was released in 2005.
Who is Benoit Blanc based on?
Benoit Blanc is loosely based on Agatha Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot. His sharp suits, intuitive senses, and fastidious attention to detail all echo the renowned Belgian sleuth.
Where is Benoit Blanc's accent from?
Benoit Blanc’s distinctive Southern drawl allegedly hails from Mississippi. Despite some criticism for his accent (with some viewers describing it as “ridiculous”), British actor Daniel Craig worked with a voice coach for months to hone his pronunciation. According to Craig, the accent was inspired by historian Shelby Foote, who narrated Ken Burns’ 1990 documentary series The Civil War.
How much was Daniel Craig paid for the Knives Out series?
Rumor has it that Daniel Craig was paid $100 million for the second and third Knives Out movies combined, which is allegedly more than he earned across the entire James Bond series, estimated at around $85 million across five films.
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Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Header Image Credit: John Wilson/Netflix
