Netflix's Knives Out 3 will be a mini James Bond reunion as Spectre actor joins the Daniel Craig-starring movie

Andrew Scott smiles on the red carpet at the FYSEE 24 premiere for his Netflix TV show Ripley
Fleabag and Ripley alumnus Andrew Scott has reportedly joined Knives Out 3's cast. (Image credit: Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

Netflix's Knives Out 3 has reportedly added Andrew Scott to its cast.

According to Variety, the Fleabag and Ripley actor has signed on to appear in Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which is due out on Netflix sometime in 2025. Netflix hasn't officially confirmed Scott's involvement but, considering Variety's unerring track record when it comes to revealing cast announcements ahead of time, it's highly likely that Scott has signed on. I've reached out to Netflix for comment on Scott's reported hiring, and I'll update this article if I hear back.

If Variety's report is accurate, director Rian Johnson appears to be putting another terrific ensemble cast together for the next installment in his Knives Out franchise. Yesterday (May 28), we reported on the news that Challengers' Josh O'Connor and Priscilla's Cailee Spaeny were in talks to join Knives Out 3's cast. Netflix declined to comment on their potential involvement but, if the duo and Scott board the project, they'll join a cast fronted by Daniel Craig, who's already set to reprise his role as Benoit Blanc from the first two Knives Out movies.

The rumored additions of Scott, Spaeny, and O'Connor follow hot on the heels of Netflix confirming Knives Out 3's official title and 2025 release window – announcements that were made on May 24. Little else is known about one of 2025's new Netflix movies, apart from a narrative tease that the latest entry in Johnson's whodunit film series will be Blanc's most dangerous case yet. 

The name's Bon- I mean, Blanc, Benoit Blanc

Andrew Scott's Max Denbigh looks at an off-screen James Bond in 2015's Spectre

Scott squared off with Craig in Spectre, the latter actor's fourth outing as James Bond (Image credit: MGM Studios)

If Scott, who has also starred in Sherlock, the BBC's most recent TV adaptation of the legendary detective, and All of Us Strangers, joins the cast of Knives Out 3, it'll be something of a mini James Bond reunion for him and Craig. The pair worked together on 2015's Spectre during Craig's 15-year spell as 007 – find out where it ranks in our best Daniel Craig James Bond movies list while you're here – with Scott portraying the mysterious Max Denbigh.

Regardless of who Scott will play in Wake Up, Dead Man, it'll be fascinating to see him and Craig play off one another in the forthcoming Netflix flick. Scott has the poise to flip between being charming and malicious, enigmatic and emotionally vulnerable, and amusing and dramatic. Put any or all of that up against Craig's eccentric yet perceptive and clever Blanc, and seeing the pair engage in various tête-à-têtes in Knives Out 3 will be a crowd-pleasing experience. Spectre didn't give us many scenes between them, so I'll be excited to see them share more screen time if and when Scott is officially cast in one of the best streaming services' many upcoming movies.

In the meantime, you can watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – the first of two Knives Out films that Netflix picked up the rights for in 2021 – on the streaming giant. Considering it's held a spot on our best Netflix movies list since its December 2022 release, you'll want to check it out if you haven't already. Unfortunately, 2019's Knives Out isn't available to stream on the same platform. US and UK readers can only rent or buy it digitally, while Australian viewers will need to head to Binge/Stan to watch it.

You might also like

Senior Entertainment Reporter

As TechRadar's senior entertainment reporter, Tom covers all of the latest movies, TV shows, and streaming service news that you need to know about. You'll regularly find him writing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and many other topics of interest.

An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Tom also writes reviews, analytical articles, opinion pieces, and interview-led features on the biggest franchises, actors, directors and other industry leaders. You may see his quotes pop up in the odd official Marvel Studios video, too, such as this Moon Knight TV spot.

Away from work, Tom can be found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, reading the many unread books on his shelf, staying fit at the gym, and petting every dog he comes across. Got a scoop, interesting story, or an intriguing angle on the latest news in entertainment? Feel free to drop him a line.

Read more
Black and white picture of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: everything we know so far about Netflix's Knives Out 3 movie
John and Jane wearing bloodied clothing in Mr and Mrs Smith season 1 on Prime Video, the precursor to Mr and Mrs Smith season 2
Mr and Mrs Smith season 2: what we know so far about the hit Prime Video show's return
Peter looks to the side with the city skyline behind him in The Night Agent season 2
The Night Agent season 2: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more news and rumors about the hit Netflix show
A close up of Robert De Niro wearing glasses
Netflix is getting 2 huge thrillers that I can’t wait for, with Robert De Niro, Gillian Anderson and Ben Affleck on board
Jack Reacher looking down a street in Reacher season 3 on Prime Video
Reacher season 3: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more news on the hit Prime Video show's return
The movie posters for The Legend of Ochi, Superman and The Electric State in a collage together
I can't wait to stream these 27 new movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max, and more in 2025
Latest in Netflix
Cristin Milioti in Black Mirror season 7
Netflix launches trailer for Black Mirror season 7, giving us a look at its first-ever sequel episode and an unexpected returning character
A woman holds a phone and looks concerned in Caught
Netflix drops an eerie trailer for a new Harlan Coben show – I just hope Caught is better than the author's previous TV adaptations
Nicole Kidman wears a blue blouse with her arms crossed.
Netflix might be renewing The Perfect Couple and Beauty in Black for season 2, but I don’t get why when it’s canceled shows with poorer ratings
Susan holding her baby in Toxic Town.
Netflix's #3 show has a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes – here are 3 more powerful dramas to watch after Toxic Town
Devil May Cry's Dante has his back to the camera, holding onto a large sword
Netflix's official Devil May Cry trailer features music from my favorite alternative rock band and it's taken me on a serious nostalgia trip
Joe Goldberg and Kate Lockwood sitting at a table and looking at the camera in You season 5.
Netflix releases a killer new trailer for You season 5 but my favorite character is missing from Joe's final chapter
Latest in News
A super close up image of the Google Gemini app in the Play Store
It's official: Google Assistant will be retired for phones this year, with Gemini taking over
Quordle on a smartphone held in a hand
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 16 (game #1147)
NYT Strands homescreen on a mobile phone screen, on a light blue background
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 16 (game #378)
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 16 (game #644)
Three iPhone 16 handsets on show
Apple could launch an iPhone 17 Ultra this year – but we've heard these rumors before
Super Mario Odyssey
ChatGPT is the ultimate gaming tool - here's 4 ways you can use AI to help with your next playthrough