Director Rian Johnson greeted a full house at the Toronto premiere on Saturday night, September 9, 2023, with a playful call for "Amens," as reported by variety. The audience's initial response was quickly surpassed by sustained laughter and applause throughout the film's two-hour runtime. The premiere concluded with a standing ovation for the cast, including Daniel Craig, and the creative team.
"wake Up Dead Man" continues the tradition of the "Knives Out" series, presenting a complex mystery with a new cast of characters and a twisty plot. Daniel Craig reprises his role as Benoit Blanc, the renowned detective. While specific plot details remain largely under wraps, Netflix's Tudum blog confirmed the addition of several new actors to the ensemble, including Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, and kerry Washington. The film reportedly takes place in london.
The cast also includes returning actors like Kate Hudson and Leslie Odom Jr. from previous installments.Johnson has described the film as a "sweaty, sexy, knavish thriller," hinting at a different tone than the previous two films.