In 2024, the title of Knives Out 3 was announced as Wake Up Dead Man and the first cast members were revealed, marking the beginning of its development. However, there is still more to be revealed about the highly anticipated film.
The talented cast of The Glass Onion continued the show’s tradition of assembling exceptional ensembles for Daniel Craig’s character, Benoit Blanc, to collaborate with.
The third installment of Knives Out will include a new murder case and a fresh set of characters. We already have confirmation of two prominent actors who will be joining Craig in the upcoming sequel.
So, who has been officially announced, who is still just speculation, and who are we hoping will join them in the upcoming film? Let’s take a look at all the potential Knives Out 3 cast members to help us piece together the mysteries.
Who’s confirmed?
The cast for Knives Out 3 has been confirmed to include Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, and Cailee Spaeny.
It is a Benoit Blanc mystery, after all, therefore it was inevitable for Craig’s endearing detective to make a comeback.
Josh O’Connor, who recently starred in Challengers, and Cailee Spaeny, who has been consistently talented but gained recognition after her role in Civil War, join him.
The two actors were announced on May 27, 2024, but details about their characters have not yet been released.
O’Connor is a highly acclaimed British actor with an impressive filmography. He has delivered outstanding performances in films such as EMMA and God’s Own Country. Adding to his success in 2024, he appears in the thrilling movie La Chimera alongside Challengers. On television, he has also showcased his talent in popular shows like The Crown and Peaky Blinders.
Spaeny is a fantastic actress who gained recognition for her standout performance in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, a role that was secured for her by her Civil War co-star Kirsten Dunst. She is set to appear in the upcoming film Alien: Romulus, slated for release later this year.
Knives Out 3 Rumors
There have been rumors that Tom Hardy and Lindsay Lohan will be joining the cast of Wake Up Dead Man.
According to What’s On Netflix, there have been discussions about Hardy and Lohan potentially starring in Knives Out 3. However, these reports are unconfirmed and simply being in talks does not guarantee their involvement in the film.
It is reasonable to assume, as Lohan maintains a successful partnership with the streaming platform. She has both acted in and produced the festive film Falling for Christmas, as well as starring in Netflix’s Irish Wish.
Although Hardy will not have the same dynamic with the platform (although he is set to star in Gareth Evans’ Havoc on the streamer), he would serve as a similar addition to the first film as Chris Evans or Edward Norton did in Glass Onion: a renowned leading man for Craig to interact with.
Who Do We Want to Be in Knives Out 3?
Knives Out 3 would benefit greatly from the inclusion of Emma Roberts, Manny Jacinto, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as new cast members.
Our wish list for any Knives Out mystery includes actors who can skillfully blend drama and comedy, as both are essential to the genre.
Our fancast for Wake Up Dead Man:
- Daniel Craig
- Josh O’Connor
- Cailee Spaeny
- Lindsay Lohan
- Tom Hardy
- Manny Jacinto
- Emma Roberts
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- T’Nia Miller
- Storm Reid
In a genre known for its over-the-top elements, Roberts excels in delivering the perfect amount of camp, setting her apart from many of her peers. As a frequent collaborator of producer Ryan Murphy, she has become one of his go-to leading actresses. Her talent for portraying dark and twisted characters was showcased in Scream 4, and she effortlessly portrays snobbish and wealthy characters in Scream Queens. Additionally, she possesses a screen presence that seamlessly integrates into ensemble casts.
Jacinto’s portrayal of the endearing but clueless character Jason in The Good Place leads us to believe that he would excel in similar roles. This does not mean he should only be limited to playing dim-witted characters; rather, he simply has a talent for portraying confusion in a captivating manner.
These movies shock their characters with minimal information, and we are constantly haunted by the image of Jacinto, frozen in time, frozen in time, holding a mojito as a dead body crashes to the ground.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one of the most successful comedic actors in television. In fact, her role in Veep earned her more Emmy awards than the number of political scandals that Selina had.
In Knives Out, it is common to see female performers who excel in a specific role or are known as ‘character actors’. This pattern was seen in Toni Collette’s portrayal in the original film and followed by Kathryn Hahn in Glass Onion. In Wake Up Dead Man, it is expected that ‘JLD’ will also deliver a strong performance – the evidence supports this.
Some other names that have caught our attention are T’Nia Miller, known for her impressive skill of effortlessly infusing dark humor with seriousness in The Fall of the House of Usher, and Storm Reid, who would bring a refreshing burst of youthful energy to the cast of The Last of Us.
Even though Glass Onion had a completely adult cast, it would be refreshing to have a teenager or child character for a source of plausible innocence or even as an unexpected killer.
While you wait, discover why Knives Out fans are already expressing one main issue with Wake Up Dead Man. To catch Spaeny and O’Connor in action, learn how to watch Civil War and Priscilla.
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