Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has taken the world by storm since its late 2025 release, but Rian Johnson has just given fans an entirely new way to experience the story. The third entry in the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man is an enthralling murder mystery surrounding a suspicious congregation in upstate New York.
From Wake Up Dead Man’s shocking ending to its star-studded ensemble cast, the highly anticipated threequel did not disappoint. With Daniel Craig at the helm as genius detective Benoit Blanc, Wake Up Dead Man created an immersive world bolstered by its pithy social commentary. Yet, triple threat Rian Johnson — who wrote, directed, and produced the film — just further upped the ante.
Rian Johnson Has Shared The Shooting Script For Wake Up Dead Man
The Writer Has Many Past Projects Available On His Website
Following its short theatrical release, Wake Up Dead Man has found immense streaming success on Netflix. Rather than simply watch the winding mystery, however, viewers can now access the shooting script for Wake Up Dead Man via Rian Johnson’s website. While not every scene perfectly matches up with the final product, it’s a mesmerizing glimpse into the film’s creation.
Alongside Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson has shared scripts for Knives Out, Glass Onion, Looper, The Brothers Bloom, Brick, and the pilot episode of Poker Face. All are free to access, available for printing, and Johnson even encourages website visitors to use the scripts to “act out” their favorite movies with friends and family.
Watching Wake Up Dead Man After Reading The Script Is A Whole Other Experience
Reading Before Viewing Ensures You Catch Every Detail
Beyond being an intriguing peek behind the proverbial curtain, reading the Wake Up Dead Man script could shed light on some easily missed details and enrich the overall viewing experience. Given that the script is meant to paint a vivid picture for the cast and crew, there are clear explanations for major settings, facial expressions, and even tones for line delivery.
Aside from typical stage directions and dialogue, the Wake Up Dead Man script includes concept art for the “L’Eveil Appel” box and a basic blueprint of the church.
Furthermore, readers can compare the shooting script with the film that was actually released — some moments were reorganized, tweaked, or removed altogether to streamline the story. Nevertheless, it’s still fascinating to see the full picture, projected straight from Rian Johnson’s mind onto the pages of the Wake Up Dead Man script.
Will There Be Another Knives Out Movie?
The Future Is Uncertain But Bright For The Iconic Modern Detective
With the release of Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson has officially fulfilled the terms of his Netflix deal. However, the Knives Out franchise isn’t necessarily over yet. Fans shouldn’t expect another installment to drop within the next few years, but Benoit Blanc will likely return for a fourth film eventually.
Rian Johnson has been vocal about his openness to future Knives Out sequels, but it’s abundantly clear that the franchise will only grow if and when Johnson has another story to tell. That day seems inevitable, but until then, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and its predecessors will surely suffice.
- Release Date
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November 26, 2025
- Runtime
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145 minutes
