Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
movie
He works in mysterious ways.
Released November 26, 2025
Overview
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Cast
Daniel Craig
as
Benoit Blanc
Josh O'Connor
as
Fr. Jud Duplenticy
Glenn Close
as
Martha Delacroix
Josh Brolin
as
Mons. Jefferson Wicks
Mila Kunis
as
Chief Geraldine Scott
Jeremy Renner
as
Dr. Nat Sharp
Kerry Washington
as
Vera Draven, Esq.
Andrew Scott
as
Lee Ross
Cailee Spaeny
as
Simone Vivane
Daryl McCormack
as
Cy Draven
Thomas Haden Church
as
Samson Holt
Jeffrey Wright
as
Bp. Langstrom
Crew
Rian Johnson
as
Producer
Rian Johnson
as
Writer
Ram Bergman
as
Producer
Rian Johnson
as
Director
Nathan Johnson
as
Original Music Composer
Steve Yedlin
as
Director of Photography
Rick Heinrichs
as
Production Design
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Jim Barr
as
Art Direction
Leopold Hughes
as
Co-Producer
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Bret Howe
as
Casting
Mary Vernieu
as
Casting
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Kathryn Pyle
as
Set Decoration