Renowned filmmaker Rian Johnson has revealed the title of his third installment in the “Knives Out” series, titled “Wake Up Dead Man,” set to be released in 2025. In a teaser posted on X Friday morning, Johnson announced that the beloved detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, will be back to tackle his most dangerous case yet.
The film will be distributed by Netflix as part of Johnson’s lucrative two-sequel deal with the streamer, valued at $450 million. Despite the success of the first film, “Knives Out,” which grossed $312 million globally, Netflix released the second film, “Glass Onion,” with only a limited theatrical run, earning $13 million before heading to streaming platforms.
Fans were sent into a frenzy when Johnson teased the upcoming film with a cryptic photo of a Pokémon egg, hinting at an impending announcement. Johnson expressed his excitement for the project, highlighting his love for the whodunit genre and the flexibility it offers creators.
Aside from his work on the “Knives Out” series, Johnson is also busy with other projects, including Season 2 of his mystery series “Poker Face” and a two-picture deal at Warner Bros. Fans can anticipate more thrilling mysteries and intriguing storytelling from this talented filmmaker.
Vocabulary List:
- Renowned (adjective): Famous and respected.
- Installment (noun): A single part of a seriesstoryor plan.
- Teaser (noun): A shortengaging preview or advertisement.
- Distributed (verb): Spread over an area.
- Lavish (adjective): Sumptuously richelaborateor luxurious.
- Cryptic (adjective): Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
