The cast of Rian Johnson’s third entry in the Knives Out franchise is adding yet another star, with Daryl McCormack set to join the cast of the highly anticipated murder mystery movie.
According to Variety, McCormack will join Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in an as-of-yet undisclosed role. McCormack is another name that has been added to the cast this week, joining an incredibly star-studded ensemble.
Alongside McCormack, Kerry Washington and Glenn Close were also reported to have joined the film, alongside Challengers’ Josh O’Connor, Civil War’s Cailee Spaeny, and Daniel Craig reprising his role as Benoit Blanc.
McCormack is best known for his role on the BBC series Peaky Blinders, where he played the role of Isaiah Jesus. He also starred in the Irish soap opera Fair City, appearing in the series for 36 episodes in what was his acting debut.
What else do we know about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Plot details for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery remain under wraps at this time. The movie is written and directed by Johnson, who made the two previous films in the franchise: 2019’s Knives Out and 2022’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Production on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is expected to begin shortly. The movie will be released in 2025.
