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|December 14, 2025
Mila Kunis speaks with Sally James about the latest chapter of Knives Out, and why the foray into murder-mystery excites her
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Mila Kunis has spent decades jumping Lbetween genres, but M with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, she finally gets to indulge her inner murder-mystery superfan. The 42-year-old actress brings her sharp wit and ease to the role of Geraldine Scott, a small-town cop suddenly facing a murder far beyond her comfort zone. In this conversation, she talks about working with Daniel Craig, her past projects, and why her kids still aren't allowed to watch most of her work.
How did you end up in the Knives Out film?
I told (director) Rian Johnson I wanted to be in the movie. It wasn't like he offered it to me; I just offered myself, and he was like, "Well, I think you should read the script." I read it, and I really wanted to be in it. Rian thought it was a good idea because I wanted to work with him for so long. To work with him and the incredible cast was just a dream come true.
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