Summary
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaks on the possibility of him appearing inWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.Wake Up Dead Manis the third film in theKnives Outfranchise, seeing the return of Benoit Blanc solving a new mystery. So far, theupcomingWake Up Dead Manis set to have a stacked cast including Cailee Spaeny, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Josh O’Connor, Kerry Washington, Thomas Haden Church, and returning actor Daniel Craig.
Speaking withCinemaBlend, Gordon-Levitt responds to whether he will appear inWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Gordon-Levitt did not offer a decisive answer to this inquiry,saying “I don’t know.” He quickly diverted the attention away from his cameo possibility and back toKnives Outfranchise director Rian Johnson. The actor offered high praise of Johnson, calling him “one of the best alive.” Check out the full quote from Gordon-Levitt below:
I don’t know, I don’t know. But he makes only good movies. Rian Johnson is one of the best alive, I think.
How Joseph Gordon-Levitt Could Help The Already-Stacked Knives Out 3 Cast
Could A Potential Role Be More Than Just A Cameo?
The question of Gordon-Levitt’sKnives Out 3appearance comes in response to the actor’s long-standing relationship with Johnson. Ever since Gordon-Levitt starred in the director’s 2005 filmBrick, the actor has in some way featured – whether starring or cameoing – in every single one ofJohnson’s filmsfrom then on out. This includes the first twoKnives Outfilms, the first of which he voices a character named Detective Hardrock and the second of which he is the voice for Miles' Clock. These past appearances have led to speculation that Gordon-Levitt could appear inWake Up Dead Man.
The actor’s established relationship with Johnson would be a reason alone to give him some kind of part inKnives Out 3. After all, viewers would have fun trying to listen and watch closely for an appearance from Gordon-Levitt. Even better would be if the actor were offered a spot within the main ensemble cast for theKnives Outfilm.Gordon-Levitt’s ineffable charisma and wide range of characters would well equip him for the stories of Benoit Blanc, improving theKnives Out 3cast.
With the huge existing cast forWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, casting Gordon-Levitt in an on-screen role seems unlikely.Glass Onionhas shown this is not impossible, as Hugh Grant’s brief on-screen role likely only required a quick shoot, but added an exciting element to the film. TheKnives Outfilms are notorious for their large and stacked ensembles. If Johnson and Gordon-Levitt play their cards right,Wake Up Dead Manwill still incorporate Gordon-Levitt.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Cast
World-renowned detective Benoit Blanc returns in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The film will follow a new cast surrounding the detective as he attempts to solve another strange case.
