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Kerry Frances: Autopsying Knives Out’s Latest Mystery, Harmonizing Careers in Film, Music, and Theater

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In this episode of Entertain This!, actress Kerry Frances discusses her role as medical examiner “Tammy” in Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (theaters November 26, 2025; streaming December 12, 2025), aiding Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) amid stars like Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, and Mila Kunis. She returns to Rian Johnson’s franchise after her debut as “Sally” in the 2019 Oscar-nominated Knives Out.

A versatile talent—actress, singer-songwriter, director, and producer—Frances shines in Peacock’s Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne; her single “You & Me & Everything” (November 2025) features in US & Ourselves, where she stars. Her directorial debut, Mama Mama, won Best Actor at the Bernardsville Film Festival after premiering at HollyShorts 2025.

Theatrically, she toured Fiddler on the Roof opposite originated the lead in off-Broadway’s Delirium’s Daughters. Her music includes the holiday single “For Christmas” and tracks on Underdogs. Tune in for insights on her creative journey and advocacy.



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