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Detective Blanc Unravels Murder Mystery in 'Knives Out' Sequel

12/14/2025

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is directed by Rian Johnson and streams on Netflix.
Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates the murder of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks during a Good Friday service.
Initially, suspicion falls on Reverend Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor).
Martha (Glenn Close) and Dr. Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner) conspire to kill Wicks to cover a family secret, a twist that challenges the characters’ beliefs.

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Story summary

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is directed by Rian Johnson and streams on Netflix.
Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates the murder of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks during a Good Friday service.
Initially, suspicion falls on Reverend Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor).
Martha (Glenn Close) and Dr. Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner) conspire to kill Wicks to cover a family secret, a twist that challenges the characters’ beliefs.