Daniel Craig called ‘electric’ as new Knives Out film earns rave reviews
Critics share their verdict on new Knives Out film
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in Rian Johnson's series, premiered to critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Daniel Craig reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc, investigating a murder in a church, with the film adopting a darker, more macabre tone reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe.
- The cast includes new additions such as Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, and Glenn Close, with critics praising the on-screen chemistry between O'Connor and Craig.
- Director Rian Johnson described the film as Benoit Blanc's “most personal journey yet”, forcing him to engage with the case and himself in a new way.
- The film marks Jeremy Renner's first role since his near-fatal accident in 2023, and it is set for release in select cinemas on 26 November, followed by Netflix on 12 December.