Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Storyline:
Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is called to solve a mysterious death in a small church community. He teams up with young priest Rev. Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) to uncover secrets, lies, and hidden tensions within the congregation.
Plot:
When Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin) dies under suspicious circumstances, Blanc must investigate the devout community. With a mix of priests, townspeople, and local authorities, everyone has secrets. Blanc carefully pieces together clues to reveal the killer, making it one of his most challenging cases yet.
Cast:
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Josh O’Connor as Rev. Jud Duplenticy
- Josh Brolin as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks
- Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix
- Mila Kunis as Geraldine Scott
- Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp
- Kerry Washington as Vera Draven
- Andrew Scott as Lee Ross
- Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane
- Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven
- Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt
- Jeffrey Wright as Bishop Langstrom
Crew:
- Director & Writer: Rian Johnson
- Producers: Ram Bergman, Rian Johnson, Katie McNeill
- Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
- Editor: Bob Ducsay
- Music: Nathan Johnson
- Production Companies: T-Street Productions, Ram Bergman Productions
- Distributor: Netflix
Release Date:
- World Premiere: September 6, 2025 (TIFF)
- Theaters: November 26, 2025
- Netflix: December 12, 2025
Trailer:
The official trailer shows Blanc navigating a web of secrets in the church community, teasing suspense, mystery, and clever detective work.
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