Rian Johnson says he was in a ‘dark place’ while writing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The first two Knives Out films were packed with clever humour, star-studded casts, but the third film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, takes the story to a deeper and emotional zone. According to Director Rian Johnson and actor Josh O’Connor, this instalment focuses on the themes of religion, belief, and crisis of faith. Rian Johnson found writing Wake Up Dead Man emotionally challenging, expressing complex feelings on faith through characters. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)(AFP) Releasing on December 12 on Netflix, the film follows detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, who investigates the mysterious death of a priest in a small catholic community. Josh Brolin plays the role of the victim, whereas Josh O’Connor will be seen playing the role of a young priest, who becomes the prime suspect in the case. Rian Johnson’s personal link to the story As per Straits Times, at a New York screening, Johnson shared that the film’s idea began after a conversation with Daniel Craig. They wanted the third film to feel “more grounded” …
