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What Other Films Has the Cast of ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ Starred In?

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Dec 18, 2025 9:29 am·

By Lauren Schuster

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Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc

Now loved by fans for his recurring role as Detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out, Daniel Craig is still best known for his role as secret agent James Bond. He grew up studying stage acting and has also starred in numerous stage productions throughout his career, including a contemporary revival of Macbeth on Broadway in 2022.

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Josh O’Connor as Reverend Jud Duplenticy

In Wake Up Dead Man, Josh O’Connor plays the central character, parish outsider Reverend Jud Duplenticy, who also narrates the film. However, you may recognize him from his role as Prince Charles in the Netflix series The Crown, which earned him a BAFTA nomination, or more recently, as Patrick Zweig in tennis movie Challengers alongside Zendaya.

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Josh Brolin as Msgr. Jefferson Wicks

As Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, Josh Brolin runs his church parish with unpredictable and harsh cruelty. While Brolin has taken a variety of supporting roles throughout his acting career, he is best known for playing Llewelyn Moss, the main character in the 2007 film No Country for Old Men.

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Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix

Glenn Close is known for her wide range of acting roles throughout her lengthy career. Some of her best-known roles include Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction, Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons, and Cruella de Vil in the live-action 101 Dalmatians. As Martha Delacroix, she dutifully keeps the church up and running behind the scenes, despite Monsignor Wicks’ chaotic behavior.

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Mila Kunis as Geraldine Scott

In Wake Up Dead Man, Mila Kunis plays Geraldine Scott, a no-nonsense cop trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious death. However, 90s sitcom lovers know her as her most iconic character, the ever-sassy Jackie Burkhart from That ’70s Show. She has also voiced Meg Griffin on the adult cartoon Family Guy since 1999.

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Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp

As Dr. Nat Sharp, Jeremy Renner plays an angry and desperate divorcee. However, you may be more used to seeing him with a bow and arrow in hand. Renner is best known for playing Hawkeye aka Clint Barton throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including in The Avengers film series and his own Hawkeye TV miniseries.

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Kerry Washington as Vera Draven

Kerry Washington, who plays Vera Draven, is no stranger to playing the over-worked lawyer. She is best known for her starring role as crisis manager Olivia Pope in Shonda Rhimes’ TV series, Scandal.

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Andrew Scott as Lee Ross

As Lee Ross, Andrew Scott plays a writer whose career is on a steady decline. Luckily, his real career has been much more successful. His best-known roles include playing the “Hot Priest,” a love interest of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in Fleabag, and the crafty Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in BBC’s Sherlock.

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Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane

Cailee Spaeney is best known for her breakout role as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s 2023 film Priscilla, which earned her several award nominations. In Wake Up Dead Man, she delivers an emotional performance as Simone Vivane, a musician willing to give up everything she has in her search for healing.

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Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven

You may know Daryl McCormack for his critically acclaimed role as the titular young sex worker in the 2022 film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. He is also known for his role as Isaiah Jesus in the popular TV series Peaky Blinders. As Cy Draven, McCormack plays a failed republican politician who attempts to pivot into becoming a social media star.

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Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt

In Wake Up Dead Man, Thomas Haden Church plays Samson Holt, the sober church groundskeeper. However, he’s often known for his role as Lowell Mather in the 90s sitcom Wings, and for his Academy Award-nominated role as washed-up actor Jack Cole in the 2004 film Sideways.

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