Daniel Craig is supported by wife Rachel Weisz as he joins glamorous co-stars Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington and Glenn Close at London premiere – but are the Knives Out for his striking new look?
Daniel Craig was supported by wife Rachel Weisz as he joined his stunning co-stars Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington and Glenn Close at the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
The 57-year-old James Bond actor has been playing Benoit Blanc in the Knives Out film franchise since 2019, reprising the role in the next film.
Arriving on the red carpet for the premiere at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London on the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday, Daniel put on a loved-up display with his wife clinging to him for photos.
Daniel appeared to have traded in his usually slicked silver locks for a wispy, voluminous look, paired with his gray tweed double-breasted suit, light blue shirt and red striped tie.
Meanwhile, 42-year-old actress Mila turned heads in her black beaded strapless dress with a jeweled bodice and satin balloon skirt.
Also spotted on the carpet was Kerry, 48, who looked sensational in a figure-hugging silver mirror sequined strapless dress.
Daniel Craig was supported by wife Rachel Weisz as he joined his stunning co-stars Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington and Glenn Close at the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
Mila Kunis was also seen on the red carpet at the premiere of the movie in which she played Geraldine Scott.
Other headliners appearing at the premiere include Kerry Washington and Glenn Close
Elsewhere, acting legend Glenn Close opted for a black and silver sequined dog-tooth print harem jumpsuit.
She paired the look with elbow-length velvet gloves, open-toed platform heels, and a string of silver jewelry.
Another leading lady at the premiere was Cailee Spaeny, who wore a cream halter neck dress with a sequined bodice and long skirt.
They were joined by Irish actor Andrew Scott, who wore sage green trousers, a butter yellow jacket, pink shirt and black tie.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin showed off a casual look in gray tailored trousers, a white T-shirt, and a green velvet jacket.
Daryl McCormack looked dapper in a gray oversized suit paired with a dark green shirt and black and white polka dot tie.
Daniel’s return as detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has already been hailed as a triumph; The film received a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes before its release.
In the third installment of Rian Johnson’s successful detective series, Blanc investigates a grisly murder in a gloomy church setting.
The film won’t be released until December 12, but early critics’ reviews were positive.
Rachel chose a black satin blazer with slacks, an open-collared white shirt and stilettos.
Arriving on the red carpet for the premiere at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London on the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday, Daniel was spotted sporting a new hairdo (seen on Wednesday, left, and November 2024, right)
Daniel appeared to have swapped his usually slicked silver tresses for a slim and voluminous look, paired with a gray tweed double-breasted suit.
Daniel also wore a light blue shirt and red striped tie for the evening, as well as a pair of black leather patent leather shoes.
Meanwhile, 42-year-old actress Mila turned heads in her black beaded strapless dress with a jeweled bodice and satin balloon skirt.
That 70s Show star Mila was later seen hopping into a taxi as she left the party at the Ham Yard Hotel.
Also spotted on the carpet was Kerry, 48, who looked sensational in a figure-hugging silver mirror sequined strapless dress.
Meanwhile, Kerry had an outfit change for the after-party and was seen wearing baggy black trousers and a sheer jeweled corset.
Elsewhere, acting legend Glenn Close opted for a black and silver sequined dog-tooth print harem jumpsuit
She paired the look with elbow-length velvet gloves, open-toed platform heels, and a string of silver jewelry.
Another leading lady at the premiere was Cailee Spaeny, who wore a cream halter neck dress with a sequined bodice and long skirt.
After skipping the red carpet, star Josh O’Connor was spotted joining his co-stars at the after party
Collider said: ‘Wake Up Dead Man is twistier, darker and more emotional than the previous two episodes, with Johnson exploring the ideas of faith and reason and the mythologizing that gets us through the day; All wrapped up in a spectacular murder mystery.’
Punch Drunk Reviewers agreed, calling it ‘the most complex of mysteries, grappling with issues of faith, redemption, revenge and forgiveness.’
The Wrap, meanwhile, branded the film a ‘gorgeous, silly gothic horror’.
They added: ‘Although Wake the Dead Man is the Knives Out film most preoccupied with existential questions about death, writer-director Rian Johnson’s third film in the series is also the most lively.’
Principal photography on the Netflix production began last summer, and director Rian talked about the cast he assembled for the film.
“In each of these movies, we’ve been so lucky to have some of my favorite actors on the planet together, and that’s certainly the case here,” he said, referring to other stars besides Craig.
Ram Bergman, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Mila Kunis, Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Daryl McCormack, Cecilia Blair and Composer Nathan Johnson, Opening of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Attended the gala screening
They were joined by Irish actor Andrew Scott, who wore tailored sage green trousers.
The Fleabag star also wore a butter yellow jacket, pink shirt and black tie to the premiere in London.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin showed off a casual look in gray tailored trousers, a white T-shirt, and a green velvet jacket.
Daryl McCormack looked dapper in a gray oversized suit paired with a dark green shirt and black and white polka dot tie
Daniel’s return as detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has already been hailed as a triumph
‘Plus they’re all lovely people who get along, that’s the dinner party aspect of it. ‘I think that’s very important when you do an ensemble film like this.’
Jeremy takes on the entire role in the third film. It featured in the second film in the form of a bottle of ‘Renning Hot’ habanero chili sauce.
He didn’t take the joke seriously, and Johnson was thrilled to have the chance to work with him.
“Jeremy is a great actor that I have wanted to work with for a long time,” Rian said. Netflix’s Tudum.
‘I’m so relieved that he thought the hot sauce thing was funny! He plays a fitting role in this movie, we’ll keep the subject off the screen. Maybe we’ll sneak a few bottles on the dinner table.’
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will be released in select theaters on November 28, followed by a release on Netflix on December 12.
