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NPR reviews Netflix's 'Wake Up Dead Man' with Daniel Craig returning as detective Benoit Blanc.
The plot centers on the murder of a fire-and-brimstone priest at a small church.
The ensemble cast includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington and Thomas Haden Church.
The NPR panel contributes insights on the mystery and its humor.
The review references Netflix as the platform releasing the film.
The piece includes links to related NPR content and sponsor messages.
The embedded NPR audio and Netflix trailer are cited for context.
The article emphasizes the ecclesiastical twist as the central mystery.
The NPR review is attributed to multiple editors and contributors.
The title underscores the film's blending of pop culture and religious themes.

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#2 out of 4

Blanc’s investigation stalls as Father Jud refuses to be co-opted, redefining the detective’s role.
A pivotal phone moment leads Father Jud to reject the detective role and pursue his priestly path.
The film upends the genre by avoiding a traditional murderer reveal in favor of grace and forgiveness.
Blanc ultimately chooses grace over the traditional arrest, allowing Father Jud to take the confession he sought to avoid the detective’s spotlight.
The review notes the movie’s political and humanist underpinnings, reflecting current cultural sensibilities.
The film is described as a formal risk for the murder-mystery genre, prioritizing emotion over puzzle
The article emphasizes Johnson’s heart-forward approach in the Blanc series.
The ending centers on forgiveness rather than public justice or punishment.
"Wake Up Dead Man" expands the scope of a murder mystery to include moral and spiritual dimensions.

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#3 out of 4

Dr. Nat Sharp is revealed as the murderer after Blanc links a stolen devil's head to the crime scene.
Martha Delacroix masterminded the plan to trap Wicks and secure the Eve's Apple diamond with Nat's help.
Jud Duplenticy discovers the truth and helps Blanc expose Nat while masking his own guilt.
Nat's plan involved a second devil's head with a blood squib and a tranquilizer, leading to the staged resurrection.
Martha ultimately confesses and explains her motive to restore faith and control over the church's fortune.
The Eve's Apple diamond becomes the focal point of the power struggle within the church.
The twist blends elements of a locked-room mystery with commentary on faith in America.
Blanc exposes Nat and forces Martha to confront the consequences of their conspiracy.
The final act ends with Jud concealing the diamond in a new crucifix, protecting it from Cy Draven.
Wake Up Dead Man is now streaming on Netflix after a limited theatrical release.

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#4 out of 4

Rian Johnson states there will never be Benoit Blanc prequels with Daniel Craig, keeping Blanc tied to the whodunnit at the center of the story.
Johnson describes Blanc as a detective anchored to the spine of the story, with small hints about past cases but no origin arc.
Wake Up Dead Man features Daniel Craig returning as Benoit Blanc alongside a star cast including Josh O’Connor and Josh Brolin.
The film explores darker themes rooted in religion and small-town community dynamics, per Johnson’s discussion with Metro.
The cast includes Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, and Andrew Scott in key roles.
Wake Up Dead Man will stream on Netflix, with release in select cinemas prior to streaming.
Johnson discusses Blanc’s personal life hints but clarifies there will be no backstory flashbacks in future entries.
The article notes the film’s runtime and production details, situating it within the Netflix Knives Out series.
Director Johnson reflects on his own religious upbringing influencing the film’s themes of morality and guilt.
The Metro piece highlights the film as a continuation of the Knives Out franchise with new characters and a mystery set in a church context.

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