Andrew Scott has become quite a heartthrob for many, especially after some of his phenomenal performances in productions like ‘Ripley’, ‘All of Us Strangers’ and ‘Fleabag’. While his fans seemingly can’t get enough of him, the actor has some great news for them.
Andrew Scott has joined the cast of the highly anticipated ‘Knives Out 3′, officially titled ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’. The official announcement has confirmed that Scott will be a chief part of the highly anticipated film. Here’s all we know about the film and Scott’s role in it.
Andrew Scott To Assume A Pivotal Role In Third Part Of ‘Knives Out’
Andrew Scott is set to take on a pivotal role in the highly anticipated third part of the ‘Knives Out‘ film franchise. Scott will be starring alongside the previously announced cast members including Josh O’Connor from ‘Challengers‘ and Cailee Spaeny from ‘Priscilla’. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the eccentric detective Benoit Blanc.
The creative mind behind the first two films of the series, Rian Johnson, will also write and direct the third installment. Johnson is also producing the film with his T-Street partner Ram Bergman. Production for ‘Wake Up Dead Man‘ is expected to begin soon, with the film’s release scheduled for 2025.
The plot details or the story narrative of the film remains under wraps, though both Johnson and Craig have hinted that this will be Benoit Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet.”
Rian Johnson has been vocal about his excitement for the upcoming part of the film. He recently took to social media to share his excitement. “I love everything about whodunits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is. There’s a whole tonal spectrum from Carr to Christie, and getting to explore that range is one of the most exciting things about making Benoit Blanc movies,” he said in his social media post.
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‘Knives Out’ Is A Blockbuster Franchise With A Star-Studded Ensemble
The Andrew Scott starrer part of the ‘Knives Out’ franchise would be the third one in the series. The original ‘Knives Out‘ film was released by Lionsgate in 2019, and was a blockbuster as it grossed $312 million against a $40 million budget. Netflix then acquired the rights to the franchise for over $450 million and released its sequel ‘Glass Onion‘ in 2022.
‘Glass Onion‘ was also the first Netflix movie to screen in the country’s three largest theater chains including AMC Theaters, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark. The film earned an estimated $15 million during its week-long run.
‘Knives Out‘ films typically have a star-studded cast, with Daniel Craig being the only actor to appear in each part. The first film had some notable faces of Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Toni Collette. The sequel, ‘Glass Onion’ included Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista.
‘Wake Up Dead Man‘ will also be a reunion for Andrew Scott and Daniel Craig, who shared the screen in the 2015 James Bond film ‘Spectre’.
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