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The trailer has finally dropped for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, and it promises to deliver everything fans have been craving from this beloved franchise. Daniel Craig returns once again as the impeccably accented detective Benoit Blanc, bringing his signature blend of charm and razor-sharp deduction to yet another impossible case. But this time around, the ensemble cast reads like a masterclass in contemporary cinema, with two particular additions that should have audiences especially excited: Andrew Scott and Daryl McCormack are joining the mystery.
The setting shifts from the sprawling estates and tech billionaire retreats of previous films to something altogether more intimate and unsettling: a small town’s religious community. When young priest Jud Duplenticy, played by Josh O’Connor, arrives to assist the magnetic and controversial Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, portrayed by Josh Brolin, he immediately senses that something sinister lurks beneath the surface of this seemingly devout congregation. The flock itself is a fascinating cross-section of small-town life, from Glenn Close as the pious Martha Delacroix to Thomas Haden Church as the watchful groundskeeper Samson Holt. Kerry Washington appears as the tightly wound lawyer Vera Draven, while McCormack plays her brother Cy, a man with political ambitions. Rounding out this intriguing collection of suspects are Jeremy Renner as the town doctor Nat Sharp, Scott as bestselling author Lee Ross, and Cailee Spaeny as concert cellist Simone Vivane.
The murder itself arrives suddenly and defies explanation, an impossible crime that leaves local police chief Geraldine Scott, played by Mila Kunis, completely stumped. With no obvious suspect and a crime scene that seems to defy the laws of logic itself, she does what anyone would do when faced with the inexplicable: she calls in Benoit Blanc. What follows promises to be another labyrinthine puzzle filled with the sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and social commentary that have made the KNIVES OUT films such critical and commercial darlings. Director Rian Johnson has proven he understands how to craft a modern murder mystery that honors the genre’s traditions while subverting expectations at every turn, and this third outing looks to continue that winning formula.
The release strategy follows the now-familiar pattern for major Netflix releases, with WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY arriving in select cinemas on November twenty-sixth before making its streaming debut on December twelfth. It’s a brief theatrical window, but one that should give audiences the chance to experience this whodunit on the big screen, where every suspicious glance and carefully planted clue can be savored in all its glory. Mark your calendars, because Benoit Blanc is back, and this time the mystery is steeped in secrets that not even prayer can absolve.
The awards season darling you`ve been hearing about is finally streaming.
Chloé Zhao`s HAMNET—the haunting exploration of grief, love, and the creation of Shakespeare`s HAMLET—brings together Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley in performances that have kept both firmly in the Oscar conversation.
If you missed it theatrically, now`s your chance to see what the buzz is about before Oscar night. This is the kind of film that reminds you why cinema matters.
More HAMNET at irishfilmtv.com.
Taylor Swift just dropped the OPALITE music video and it`s giving major Irish vibes ☘️✨
The nearly 6-minute visual sees Domhnall Gleeson starring as Taylor`s love interest, playing two lonely souls who find each other. But here`s where it gets even better: eagle-eyed Swifties spotted cameos from Cillian Murphy and Graham Norton, making this a full-on Irish affair.
Want the full breakdown of this transatlantic collaboration? Head to our blog for all the details on how this stunning video came together. Link in bio! 🔗
The creator of DERRY GIRLS just dropped a murder mystery set at an Irish wake, and honestly? It`s the genre mashup we didn`t know we needed 🕵️♀️
Lisa McGee is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST on Netflix, and if you loved how she found humor in the Troubles (Protestants! Toasters! Cupboards!), you`re going to eat this up.
Three friends reunite for their childhood bestie`s funeral, only to realize her death isn`t what it seems. Cue an eerie adventure across Ireland that`s equal parts creepy and hilarious.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
British Vogue just put Jessie Buckley on their February cover and it`s not just a magazine shoot—it`s a coronation.
Shot by Jack Davison on the windswept Norfolk coast near her home, these images are pure cinema. Sky, sea, and a woman at the exact moment her entire life is about to change.
She`s the frontrunner for Best Actress. HAMNET is destroying audiences. She`s a new mother standing at the edge of the kind of fame that alters everything.
And Vogue captured it all—the grit, the greatness, the quiet mastery that got her here.
More Jessie at irishfilmtv.com.
Caitriona Balfe has just landed her next major role in THE HOUSEKEEPER.
Set in a grand historic manor against Cornwall`s dramatic landscape, Balfe plays Danni, a housekeeper who falls into a forbidden affair with none other than writer Daphne du Maurier (played by Mackenzi Laird).
While we`re counting down to OUTLANDER`s final season premiere on Mar 6th, Balfe is already proving she`s so much more than Claire Fraser. 🔥
More Caitriona at irishfilmtv.com.
After over 20 years of mesmerizing us on screen, Saoirse Ronan is ready to call the shots—literally.
The four-time Oscar nominee is making her directorial debut with PAPER PLANE, an Irish short film she`s also writing, and honestly, this feels like the natural next chapter for someone who`s been acting since she was nine years old.
Details about PAPER PLANE are still under wraps, but with Ronan`s track record, expectations are sky-high. What are you most excited to see from her behind the camera? 🎬
More Saoirse at irishfilmtv.com.
Louis Paxton`s Sundance 2026 debut THE INCOMER stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O`Rourke in a trio that`s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.
Think fish-out-of-water meets generational grief, wrapped in the warmth of fireside hot chocolate. Sometimes the scariest thing isn`t a legendary Fin Man—it`s letting go of the past.
Have you ever held onto something because changing felt like betrayal?
More Domhnall at irishfilmtv.com.
🎸 THE BEATLES ARE COMING BACK TO CINEMAS.
Four films. Four perspectives. One legendary band.
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.
The first look just dropped via postcards hidden around Liverpool`s performing arts campus and honestly?
The hype is REAL. 🔥
Sam Mendes is directing all four films, each told from a different Beatle`s POV, and they`re ALL releasing on the same day—April 7, 2028.
Which Beatle`s story are you most excited to see? 👇
Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.
But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.
The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥
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