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Benoit Blanc's Hilarious 'Belly Rub' Subtitle Flub
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A Netflix subtitle error in 'Wake Up Dead Man' humorously altered a Benoit Blanc line.
- The intended line was replaced with 'Telling the truth can be a belly rub.'
- Director Rian Johnson found the caption mistake amusing and playfully commented.
The upcoming Netflix release, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' has generated significant buzz, but a recent technical flub has captured particular attention. A user on X discovered a humorous subtitle error where a line spoken by detective Benoit Blanc was incorrectly transcribed as 'Telling the truth can be a belly rub.' This amusing mistake, far from the original script, quickly caught the eye of director Rian Johnson.
Johnson responded to the caption blunder with his characteristic good humor, indicating his own delight in the error. The unexpected transcription of the line adds a layer of comedic intrigue to the film's promotion. Fans are anticipating Daniel Craig's delivery of this faux line with Blanc's signature Southern drawl, further amplifying the humor.
