Mila Kunis joins 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' cast but Internet can't forget her controversies
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rian Johnson's highly anticipated addition to the 'Knives Out' series is shaping to be a star-studded affair, with Mila Kunis announced as the latest addition to the ensemble cast.
Set to join Daniel Craig in Netflix's 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' Kunis adds her name to an already impressive lineup, as per Tribune.
Mila Kunis to star in Netflix's 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'
Joining Kunis and Craig in this latest installment are Josh O’Connor, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Glen Close, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. Directed by Rian Johnson, the film boasts a screenplay crafted by Johnson himself, who also serves as a producer alongside Ram Bergman.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, anticipation is high following the success of the previous film, 'Glass Onion,' released in 2022. The film marked Daniel Craig's return as detective Benoit Blanc and debuted on Netflix as part of a groundbreaking deal for two sequels, making 'Wake Up Dead Man' the third installment in the series.
Known for its stellar casts, the Knives Out franchise continues to attract top-tier talent, with production for the new film slated to begin next month. Netflix aims for a release in 2025, promising another thrilling mystery adventure but not all fans are in favor.
Mila Kunis was last seen starring in and producing 'Luckiest Girl Alive,' a film adaptation of the 'That '70s Show' series she produced.
Mila Kunis' casting disappoints fans of the series
The announcement of Mila Kunis joining the cast of 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' has sparked criticism and backlash online, with many expressing their disapproval of the casting decision.
Kunis and her husband Kutcher's association with accused rapists had been raising eyebrows in the recent past. The couple earned flak for defending their former co-star Danny Masterson after his rape conviction and then 'That 70s Show' stars were forced to apologize for sending letters of support to a judge after he was found guilty of rape.
Now Kunis is reportedly keeping a close eye on Kutcher to avoid similar scrutiny for his past partying with the now-accused rapper Diddy.
Fans of the series and social media in general are not willing to let go of the past as they expressed their disapproval of the casting choice considering Kunis' past associations.
One user wrote, "This will spoil the movie as the killer will just be whoever she sympathizes with most," while another user wrote, "I just can’t see her as anything but smelly now."
Others expressed difficulty in separating Kunis from past controversies, leading to skepticism about her suitability for the role.
"Why is she still being offered roles after defending Danny Masterson? Hollywood is full of hypocrites." another user said.
Another user wrote, "I really loved these movies but I'm very disappointed over this casting. "
A fifth user commented, "Ughhh now I don’t wanna watch it."
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