Andrew Scott set to join Daniel Craig in 'Knives Out 3' titled 'Wake Up Dead Man'; details here

Andrew Scott, known for his roles in 'All of Us Strangers' and 'Fleabag', is the latest addition to the 'Knives Out' film series. According to a Variety report, Scott has joined previously announced cast members Daniel Craig, who reprises his role of detective Benoit Blanc, Josh O'Connor and Cailee Spaeny, for the third part of the franchise.

Andrew Scott joins 'Knives Out 3'

Andrew Scott is the latest suspect to join the murder mystery. Scott, who gained widespread recognition as the Hot priest in the Phoebe Waller-Bridge-led 'Fleagbag, recently garnered critical acclaim for his role in the Netflix adaptation of 'Ripley'.

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Titled 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', the Netflix film is the third murder mystery movie in the 'Knives Out' franchise following 2019's 'Knives Out' and 2022's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'. Besides Craig, filmmaker Rian Johnson returns as director after helming the first two 'Knives Out films.

According to the streamer, 'Wake Up Dead Man' promises to be another thrilling and intricate mystery to unravel, building on the success of its predecessors.

Described as Blanc's 'most dangerous case yet', the third movie is slated for a release on Netflix next year. Following the box office and critical success of 'Knives Out', the streaming platform took over the franchise from MRC and Lionsgate.

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