Whodunit stories are the most cherished subgenre of the murder mystery umbrella. If done right, they can pull the audience deep into its world of lies and deceit, where everyone is a suspect and viewers are compelled to put on their detective caps. The most recent and classic example of a whodunit story done right is the Knives Out trilogy.

Consisting of three different mysteries, with detective Benoit Blanc at the center of all three, the movies kept the audience on the edge of their seats, guessing right until the very end. 

Following the success of the movies, especially the third one, Rian Johnson, the writer, director, and producer of the trilogy, has released the script of Wake Up Dead Man for fans to read.

 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has become a huge hit on Netflix since its brief theatrical run. The love showered on the movie has now been reciprocated by Rian Johnson, who released the script of the film on his website. Viewers can now access the shooting script instead of just watching the twisted mystery. Even though certain scenes do not exactly match the finished product, it is nevertheless a captivating look at how the movie was made.

One can read the script for a thorough examination of the scenes, adding to the overall viewing experience and revealing some easily overlooked aspects of the story and the characters.  

There are explicit descriptions for key settings, facial expressions, and even line delivery tones since the screenplay aims to create a realistic image for the actors and crew. Getting a better view of these elements could give one a glimpse of the ultimate vision of the maker and whether the film that dominated Netflix charts upon its release was able to achieve it.

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With the release of the script, there is now a different way to enjoy the latest Knives Out film, but that will also leave viewers wanting more movies from the franchise. 

There is no official update on the possibility of a new Knives Out movie after Wake Up Dead Man. Rian Johnson has formally completed the conditions of his Netflix contract with the release of the third film of the trilogy. The Knives Out franchise is not entirely finished yet, though. Benoit Blanc will probably make a comeback for a fourth movie later, but people should not anticipate another one to come out in the coming years.  

Although Rian Johnson has made it crystal clear that he is open to further Knives Out films, it is obvious that the franchise will only expand if and when Johnson has more stories on Benoit Blanc's adventures. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and its script will undoubtedly keep everyone preoccupied until that day, which seems inevitable.

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