Rian Johnson has his dream pick cast member for his next Knives Out Mystery
3 minute readPublished: Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 9:28 am
Rian Johnson Eyes Meryl Streep for Future "Knives Out" Mystery
Director Rian Johnson has expressed his desire to cast Meryl Streep in a future installment of his "Knives Out" franchise. While the upcoming film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," already boasts a star-studded cast, including Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Thomas Haden Church, and Josh Brolin, Johnson is already looking ahead.
In interviews with IndieWire and Variety, Johnson highlighted Streep's potential, stating he believes she would be a perfect fit for the murder mystery genre. He praised her comedic abilities and suggested she would "kill it" in the role. Johnson's enthusiasm for Streep stems from her proven ability to handle whodunits, particularly her role in the hit series "Only Murders in the Building."
The director's comments come as the franchise continues to generate buzz. "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" is currently in cinemas and will be available on Netflix on December 12. The film, which features Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, is highly anticipated.
Andrew Scott, one of the stars of "Wake Up, Dead Man," has also praised Streep and "Only Murders in the Building," highlighting the show's comedic talent.
BNN's Perspective: The "Knives Out" franchise has successfully blended suspense and humor, and the potential addition of Meryl Streep, a proven talent in both genres, is an exciting prospect. While the current cast is already impressive, Streep's involvement would undoubtedly elevate the film's appeal and further solidify the franchise's reputation for attracting top-tier talent.
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