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Tobin Bell is back as Jigsaw in the next “SAW” film

Monday, October 24, 2022 | News

By MICHAEL GINGOLD

The actor who originated the role of John Kramer is reprising the part in the latest, soon-to-roll installment.

Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures have announced that Tobin Bell, who sat out last year’s reboot SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW, is returning to portray the devious Jigsaw in the new SAW movie, which begins shooting later this month. Kevin Greutert, who began as the film series’ editor and directed SAW VI and SAW 3D (a.k.a. SAW: THE FINAL CHAPTER), is helming the new entry, which is set for release October 27, 2023. Plot details have yet to be unveiled, with the creators promising that this one will recapture the thrills that longtime fans have enjoyed while introducing all-new traps and a fresh mystery.

SAW franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules previously stated, “We have been listening to what the fans have been asking for and are hard at work planning a movie that SAW aficionados and horror fans alike will love. And part of that is giving the reins to Kevin Greutert, director of SAW VI, which is still one of the fans’ favorites in the entire series.” They say of their returning star, “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 details will be revealed soon.

Michael Gingold
Michael Gingold (RUE MORGUE's Head Writer) has been covering the world of horror cinema for over three decades, and in addition to his work for RUE MORGUE, he has been a longtime writer and editor for FANGORIA magazine and its website. He has also written for BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH, SCREAM, IndieWire.com, TIME OUT, DELIRIUM, MOVIEMAKER and others. He is the author of the AD NAUSEAM books (1984 Publishing) and THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO MONSTER MOVIES (FAB Press), and he has contributed documentaries, featurettes and liner notes to numerous Blu-rays, including the award-winning feature-length doc TWISTED TALE: THE UNMAKING OF "SPOOKIES" (Vinegar Syndrome).