'Knives Out 3' Trailer, Did The Makers Drop A Hint About The Central Victim In 'Wake Up A Dead Man'?

Knives Out 3 has been among the most-awaited films of 2025. The fans have been on the edge of their seats about the release of the third instalment of Rian Johnson's mystery film, Wake Up Dead Man: The Knives Out Mystery. Now, with the release date finally revealed, the film has the entire fanbase awake.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery makers dropped a hint about the central victim in the film

Knives Out has been a guilty pleasure of several mystery buffs. Hence, there is no denying that the viewers scanned through every second of the trailer to find any and all clues in the third instalment of the film. However, it seems like this time, the makers have shared a big hint about the film in the teaser itself. 

The trailer of Knives Out 3 was released at Tudum 2025. The makers did not reveal any major details about the film, apart from the cast for the third instalment and the eerie tone of the movie. However, they might have dropped a hint about the central victim of the film in the trailer. According to a report by Screen Rant, a specific cast member's absence from the film might be an indicator of them being the victim in the film.

From the observations, along with the possible casualties later in the film, the trailer hints that 'Simone Vivane', played by the esteemed actress, Cailee Spaeny becomes the primary murder victim. While the speculation is not yet officially confirmed, Benoit Blanc is seen quite often alongside the other characters, but not Simone Viviane.

The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Apart from Cailee Spaeny, the film will also feature several other ace actors. The cast includes some of the most loved faces in the film industry, like Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Daryl McCormack. In fact, along with Cailee Spaeny, Thomas Haden Church does not appear in the trailer as well, hinting at the roles that revolve around the victim. In the list confirming characters in the third instalment, it has also been revealed that Mila Kunis, who will essay the role of 'Detective Geraldine Scott' will rather be assisting 'Benoit Blanc' instead of being questioned. Andrew Scott is shown with a knife, suggesting that he is likely the central suspect who will shape the film.

More about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the third instalment in an upcoming American mystery film. It is a standalone sequel to Glass Onions: A Knives Out Mystery. The film will feature a gothic tone and ghastly visuals, making it a darker version of its previous films. The film will be released on Netflix on December 12, 2025. The OTT giant had purchased the rights to the first two sequels for over 400 million US dollars.

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