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Episode 351: Real Priests React to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery with Fr. Scott Bailey
What happens when Hollywood calls a real priest for advice?
In this episode, Fr. Edward is joined by Fr. Scott Bailey, who—quite unexpectedly—became a consultant for Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film. Through parish connections, Fr. Scott met Johnson during a visit, which led to extended conversations about priesthood, Catholic customs, and even a production-time phone call clarifying details like how and when genuflection in a church should occur.
Together, two real priests react to the film and discuss:
-How Catholic faith, customs, and priestly life are accurately…
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