Darren Bousman’s Spiral: From the Book of Saw managed to rake in a decent $40 million worldwide despite having mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. Proving the franchise still has it’s legions of fans, the film opened up the franchise for the possibility of more films and sequels. And it appears a familiar face will also be returning to the franchise for the tenth film.
Tobin Bell is set to reprise his iconic role of Jigsaw himself John Kramer for the upcoming film. Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures are preparing to shoot later this month with Saw 10 slated for release October 27th, 2023. Kevin Greutert, who directed the highly regarded Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter, and edited Saw I through V and Jigsaw, is directing the project. As noted in the press release.
The return of Bell to the franchise furthers Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ goal of a film that captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve.
Commenting on the announcement, Saw franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules said, “What a thrill to be reuniting with Tobin. His performance as John Kramer is part of the magic that made this franchise a phenomenon and his character is an active part of this film.”
More to follow.
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