Rian Johnson has revealed that discussions are underway for a bold reboot of Poker Face Season 3, with Peter Dinklage potentially taking the lead. After Natasha Lyonne’s departure and the lack of a renewal by Peacock, Johnson is considering an entirely new direction for the acclaimed mystery series, putting Peter Dinklage Poker Face Season 3 in the spotlight.
Johnson made his remarks during the star-studded premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, noting the concept for the next chapter is daring and unconventional. The filmmaker’s openness to shake up the series signals a willingness to embrace fresh perspectives and creative risks as he works to reshape Poker Face following its initial run.
Rian Johnson Shares Excitement About Collaborating with Peter Dinklage
Johnson addressed ongoing speculation about the future of Poker Face while discussing his hopes for the series with Deadline. He expressed genuine enthusiasm at the prospect of creating the revamped show alongside the Emmy-winning Game of Thrones actor.
Look, it’s very early days. We are going to see if we can take it out and get it going,
Rian Johnson, Filmmaker
Johnson did not hide his admiration for Dinklage or his eagerness for the partnership, stating:
But I love Peter. I have always wanted to work with him. And I would be so excited if we can get this version of it up and going. It is a wild swing, and I just feel like it could be so much fun, going forward with the show.
Rian Johnson, Filmmaker
Collaborative Vision with Natasha Lyonne Sets the Stage for Change
The creative ambitions for Poker Face Season 3 were shaped in close consultation with Natasha Lyonne. Johnson and Lyonne released a joint statement, noting their long-term planning was well in motion even as the second season ended:
been germinating this next move together since writing the season two finale,
Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne, Joint Statement
the perfect way to keep it rolling.
Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne, Joint Statement
A Series Built to Evolve: What a New Lead Means for Poker Face
Since its debut, Poker Face has been driven by the character Charlie Cale, a former casino worker and human lie detector who investigates murders across the country after becoming embroiled with a casino boss. Johnson’s approach has always left room for rotating leads, allowing the series to organically transform while retaining its essence of crime-solving intrigue and personal survival, trailblazing through varied American backdrops in a classic Plymouth Barracuda.
The inclusion of Peter Dinklage as a possible successor to Lyonne could mark one of Johnson’s most audacious creative experiments, offering an opportunity to explore the show’s themes through a new lens while keeping audiences engaged. The next steps for Poker Face depend on whether this imaginative vision finds a broadcaster, but with Johnson’s energy and Dinklage in talks, the potential for reinvention is strong.
