One of the best parts of theKnives Outfranchise is its film's ensemble casts. Anchored by Daniel Craig, who plays detective Benoit Blanc, each movie—including the newestWake Up Dead Man—features a new collection of characters, each played by a standout actor.
"It's just the nature obviously of whodunits: Every character's a suspect," CraigtoldT&C. "Every character carries weight. I wonder if that's one of the reasons that they're tempting to do, because your character might be the murderer, or might be the victim. All of the casts we've had, bar none, have come wanting to be involved with the overused word of 'an ensemble,' but it is a genuine ensemble and I know the difference. Having people come in and just be all they care about is injecting as much good energy into the job as they possibly can and bringing and all bringing their A game and all just raising [the bar] and just being very, very, very funny. It's a joy for me. It's just a complete joy."
Here, get to know the cast ofWake Up Dead Man:
Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
Daniel Craig returns for his third film as detective Benoit Blanc. He's perhaps best known for his turn as playing James Bond in four films staring withCasino Royale, and also recently starred inQueer, Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of William S. Burroughs novel.
Josh O'Connor as Rev. Jud Duplenticy
Josh O'Connor's Rev. Jud Duplenticy is a young priest sent to an upstate parish, where he inadvertently becomes the main suspect in a murder. O'Connor had his breakout roleportraying Prince Charles in two seasons ofThe Crown(he won an Emmy for his role) and has also starred inLa Chimera,Challengers,The Mastermind, and other films.
Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix
Glenn Close plays Martha, a devout member of the church and the woman who keeps it all running. Close—a multiple Emmy and Tony award winner and eight-time Oscar nominee—has starred in many projects over the years, includingFatal Attraction, Dangerous Liasions, The Wife,Damages, among many, more.
Josh Brolin as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks
Monsignor Jefferson Wicks is the dominating priest who preaches a hateful gospel, and is the (main) murder victim in the film. Wicks is played by Josh Brolin, who starred in films fromThe GooniestoNo Country for Old Mento playing Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Gurney in theDunefilms.
Mila Kunis as Geraldine Scott
Benoit Blanc teams up with local police chief Geraldine Scott, portrayed by Mila Kunis. Kunis got her big break onThat '70s Show, and has since appeared in films such asBlack Swan,Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and has also voiced Meg onFamily Guy.
Kerry Washington as Vera Draven
Kerry Washington plays Vera, another member of Wicks's congregation. Washington, a prolific actress, is known for her role as Olivia Pope inScandal, and has also starred inConfirmation,Little Fires Everywhere,andThe Six Triple Eight, among other films and TV shows.
Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane
Cailee Spaeny plays Simone, a disabled concert cellist who believes Wicks can heal her. Spaeny recently had a breakout role as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola'sPriscilla, and has also starred inBad Times at the El RoyaleandCivil War.
Andrew Scott as Lee Ross
Lee Ross, an author, is another member of Wicks's congregation. He's portrayed by Andrew Scott, a.k.a. Hot Priest fromFleabag. Scott has also starred as James Moriarty inSherlock, Tom Ripley in Netflix'sRipley, and films includingSpectreandAll of Us Strangers, among others.
Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp
Jeremy Renner portrays Dr. Nat Sharp, the town's doctor who is recently divorced. He's perhaps best known for his role as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but has also starred inMayor of Kingstown, and received Oscar nominations forThe Hurt LockerandThe Town.
Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven
Daryl McCormack plays Cy Draven, who wants to become a politician but is currently a vlogger. McCormack has appeared inThe Wheel of Time, Peaky Blinders,Bad Sisters, andGood Luck to You, Leo Grande, among other films and TV shows.
Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt
Samson is the church's groundskeeper who loves Martha, and is portrayed by Thomas Haden Church. The actor has starred in TV shows such asWingsandNed & Stacey, and films includingSideways,Spider-Man 3, andGeorge of the Jungle.
Annie Hamilton as Grace
Annie Hamilton, an actress and writer (she is@soimwritinganovelon Instagram), plays Grace, a scorned member of the Wicks family.
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