Today’s big “Wake Me, Dead Man” casting reveal: Josh Brolin joins the gang, although I’d kind of like to see his dad in the movie, too.
So far there are few people of color or age.
The rest of the group: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis and Daryl McCormack. No word on whether Hugh Grant will reprise his role as Benoit Blanc’s partner in life.
Actually, Josh Brolin is perfect. He’s a worthy adversary for Craig’s Benoit Blanc. When he’s not evaporating Avengers, Brolin is hysterically funny.
But really, this is a big group already. The charm of the first “Knives Out” was with Christopher Plummer. We need a Glynn Turman or a Leslie Uggams. Where is Danielle Brooks?
We’ll see what happens tomorrow.
