Is Cailee Spaeny’s Character The Murder Victim in Wake Up Dead Man? Here’s Why I Think So!

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In the sneak peek for “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” details about the plot are intentionally scarce, but I have a strong hunch about who the victim could be in this new Benoit Blanc movie. The character of Benoit Blanc, portrayed by Daniel Craig in all the previous “Knives Out” films, has shown himself to be an exceptional detective. Yet, it appears that he’s facing a puzzle that might delve into supernatural territories.

In a logical progression for the series following the vibrant, satirical style of “Glass Onion”, the unveiling of the “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” trailer at Tudum 2025 didn’t disclose many details other than the overall aesthetic and actor lineup. However, the conspicuous absence of a certain character has sparked significant speculation about their fate. Although the trailer doesn’t explicitly reveal the murder victim, the eerie atmosphere of the film coupled with some intriguing frames from the preview lead me to suspect that this missing character might be the central victim in the storyline.

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The preview for “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” seems to suggest that it is Cailee Spaeny’s character, Simone Vivane, who ends up being the main victim of the murder in the film. Interestingly, several other potential victims from the movie seem to have more screen time in the trailer. Characters like Daniel Craig’s Benoit are shown alongside other confirmed cast members. Various characters, including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Daryl McCormack, can also be seen in the trailer, some of them near the crime scene.

As a movie enthusiast, I must say that the trailer for “Wake Up Dead Man” is intriguingly cryptic, with two key actors, Thomas Haden Church and Cailee Spaeny, conspicuously absent. This absence might hint at one of them meeting an untimely end, adding a layer of suspense to the plot.

Comparatively, this film seems to be following in the footsteps of the original “Knives Out,” rather than its sequel, “Glass Onion.” The first installment, much like a whodunit, assembled a diverse ensemble of stars and swiftly dispatched one, leaving many potential suspects among the cast. In contrast, the sequel took a more leisurely approach, gradually unveiling the murderer. This suggests that “Wake Up Dead Man” will keep viewers guessing with its intricate plot twists and multiple potential victims or perpetrators.

Among the verified characters, certain ones (such as Mila Kunis’ police detective Geraldine Scott) appear to be aiding Benoit rather than under investigation. In contrast, Andrew Scott is depicted with a knife, hinting he could be the main suspect in the murder driving the storyline forward. The trailer for Wake Up Dead Man implies a more open-ended mystery, as characters trail Benoit and discuss the real identity of the killer. Unfortunately, Simone Vivane, played by Spaeny, is not seen in the trailer, which might indicate trouble for her character.

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The trailer effectively establishes its tone, yet it leaves us wondering about the characters Thomas Hayden Church portrays as Samson Holt and Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane, and their roles within the movie. Interestingly, Simone seems to be subtly hinted at in the trailer through two brief scenes: a cellist seen from behind and a woman shrouded in red light. This, along with indications that certain characters consider the death as somewhat miraculous, implies that the enigmatic figure in the trailer might be the woman we see.

Based on her body shape and the fact that she appears only in parts of the trailer where no other characters are visible, it seems likely that those scenes depict Cailee Spaeny’s character, Simone. If true, Simone’s youth and artistic talent add a poignant layer to her potential demise. The dark, gothic tone of the trailer suggests that this could be the case, as it would help explain some of its eerier aspects. Although the trailer doesn’t provide many explicit hints, the scarcity of Simone in the footage and the ominous atmosphere suggest she may not survive until the end.

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The upcoming film “Wake Up Dead Man” was set to have a darker tone compared to its predecessors, but the tragic loss of an innocent life, potentially at the hands of a priest within a church, intensifies this darkness. If Simone were the victim in this murder mystery, it would be an intriguing twist similar to the first “Knives Out”. In the original movie, the central focus was on the relationship between Benoit and a young woman who worked closely with him. Much of the plot revolved around their dynamic as Marta tried to outsmart Benoit.

In the series “Wake Up Dead Man,” it appears that Benoit’s main collaborator in the investigation will be Geraldine Scott. She seems to be a more proactive law enforcement officer compared to her predecessors in the show. Although there’s a chance Cailee Spaeny’s character might not be visible in the trailer and Holt (or someone else) could potentially be the victim, the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Simone’s demise align well with the apparent style and mood of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery“.

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2025-06-01 05:30