Josh O’Connor shares his experience staying in a luxury trailer and his close friendship with Daniel Craig while filming “Wake Up Dead Man” for Netflix.
- “Wake Up Dead Man” Features an Impressive Cast, Including Glenn Close and Kerry Washington.
- Daniel Craig is back as Benoit Blanc in the most dangerous case of Knives Out yet.
Josh O’Connor shared some exciting behind-the-scenes insights about Knives Out 3, highlighting the luxurious perks and close friendships that made filming a memorable experience.
In a candid interview with costar Daniel Craig for Variety, O’Connor expressed his delight over the extravagant accommodations on set.
“The trailers! That’s the best trailer I’ve ever had in my life. It’s even better than my flat in London,” said the 34-year-old actor, who often visited Craig during production.
- The film is officially titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”
- Netflix has announced a release date for 2025.
- Daniel Craig will reprise his role as Detective Benoit Blanc.
- This is the third movie in the successful mystery series.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Josh Brolin.
Close, aged 77, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, describing the cast as a “cast from heaven” in an August interview with PEOPLE magazine.
During the three-month shoot, O’Connor and Craig developed a strong bond. O’Connor remarked, “I’ve never experienced anything like it on a film set. We were all very close… Especially you and me,” he told Craig.
- Andrew Scott, known for his role in Fleabag, joins the cast.
- Cailee Spaeny, recently seen in Priscilla, is also featured.
- Glenn Close brings her Oscar-nominated talent to the film.
- The ensemble includes both seasoned actors and emerging talents.
Their discussion also covered their experiences with director Luca Guadagnino on different projects, with O’Connor praising Craig’s performance in Queer as a “total masterpiece.”
The third installment in Rian Johnson’s popular whodunit series promises to present Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet,” following the success of 2019’s Knives Out and 2022’s Glass Onion.
As the only returning cast member, Craig remains a key figure in the franchise while introducing new faces for each mystery.
With a mix of established stars and exciting newcomers, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is highly anticipated as another thrilling entry in the beloved series, set to premiere on Netflix in 2025.