Daniel Craig Loves The Sesame Street Knives Out Parody

Fans of Knives Out were treated to a charming surprise when Benoit Blanc was reimagined as a Muppet named Beignet Blanc to solve a mystery on Sesame Street. As anticipation builds for the release of Wake Up Dead Man in 2025, Daniel Craig, the actor behind the famous detective, shared his reaction to this playful parody.

Although Rian Johnson has stated that a full Muppets and Knives Out movie is unlikely, this special crossover offered fans a delightful glimpse of the mash-up theyve been hoping for. In the short feature, Beignet Blanc investigates who devoured Cookie Monsters pie, bringing a humorous twist to the beloved detective story.

Craigs response to the parody was heartwarming. He joked about actor Josh OConnor, who portrays Father Jud Duplenticy in Wake Up Dead Man, and expressed genuine amazement at the Muppet tribute. Reflecting on his childhood memories of Sesame Street, he admitted, Im spitting feathers here that Im not there, actually doing it with them.

The online community loved Craigs reactions, with fans expressing their excitement and amusement:

• Daniels reaction is EVERYTHING!!
• Get Daniel on Sesame Street now!
• Id love to see Daniel on Sesame Street now lol
• This is all I wanted after watching the sketch yesterday
• THIS IS WHY I PAY MY INTERNET AND NETFLIX BILLS.

With Wake Up Dead Man receiving positive reviews and this crossover delighting fans, its clear that the week has been made brighter by the playful Knives Out content. Beignet Blanc and the Forks Out mystery can be watched in full on YouTube, providing fans with a fun taste of what a Muppet detective adventure might look like.

For those eager to see Daniel Craig reprise his role as the suave Benoit Blanc, Wake Up Dead Man continues to play in select theaters until December 11, followed by streaming availability on Netflix from December 12. While a full collaboration between Beignet Blanc and Benoit Blanc remains uncertain, fans can dream of the day the two sleuths might team up.

Author: Caleb Jennings