Netflix has just unveiled a gripping new trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, sending fans into a frenzy with the promise of the franchise's most sinister instalment to date.
A Dark New Chapter for Benoit Blanc
The streaming giant confirmed this will be the darkest chapter of Rian Johnson's murder mystery opus. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 26, before becoming available to Netflix subscribers on December 12.
The plot centres on a young priest, Jud Duplenticy, played by Josh O'Connor, who is sent to assist the charismatic Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, portrayed by Josh Brolin. It quickly becomes apparent that the small community, with its modest but devoted flock, is shrouded in secrecy and tension.
An All-Star Cast and an Impossible Crime
The ensemble cast is nothing short of legendary, featuring Glenn Close as the devout church lady Martha Delacroix, Thomas Haden Church as the circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt, and Kerry Washington as the tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq.
They are joined by Daryl McCormack as aspiring politician Cy Draven, Jeremy Renner as the town doctor Nat Sharp, Andrew Scott as best-selling author Lee Ross, and Cailee Spaeny as concert cellist Simone Vivane.
The peace is shattered by a sudden and seemingly impossible murder that rocks the town to its core. With no obvious suspect, local police chief Geraldine Scott, played by Mila Kunis, is forced to join forces with the renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
The newly released trailer, which amassed over 14,000 views in less than an hour, positions Josh O'Connor's character, Jud Duplenticy, as the prime suspect, showing him frantically trying to clear his name. Benoit Blanc confesses this case is among the most challenging he has ever faced.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Excitement
The preview is already generating significant buzz, with the film securing five-star reviews from leading critics ahead of its official launch. Critics are lauding the project, with Collider praising it as a brilliant murder mystery and Film Stage declaring it impossible to predict.
The trailer also showcases the film's signature humour, including a hilarious scene where Glenn Close's character, Martha Delacroix, becomes entangled in confusion over some unfortunate graffiti.
Fans have flocked to the comment section to express their exhilaration. One user, @nekonebitan2912, wrote: Give me 10 more of these, I'll never get tired of them! Another, @loopstationyt, commented on the impressive cast, saying: The cast alone is legendary! I don't need a plot, just hook this straight up to an IV drip.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will hit selected cinemas on November 26, with its global Netflix debut following on December 12.
