If you're a fan of the series like I am, this is very interesting news, and we get it (along with a longer cast list and a first look at the ploy synopsis) courtesy of Bloody Disgusting:We've been hearing rumors that both Cary Elwes and Monica Potter would be returning in Lionsgate's Saw 3D - the seventh film in the franchise - but haven't been able to get any surefire confirmation. This evening Lionsgate released the "revealed" cast listing, which confirms that Elwes will in fact be returning as Dr. Lawrence Gordon in the Kevin Greutert directed sequel penned once again by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton. Still no word on if Potter will return as Alison Gordon, but below we've got the rest of the cast and the official synopsis. Saw VII 3D opens against Paranormal Activity 2 on October 22.
Confirmed Cast: Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor and Betsy Russell all return with the surprise addition of Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Gina Holden (Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, Final Destination 3), Chad Donella ("Lost", "X-Files"), Laurence Anthony, Dean Armstrong and Naomi Snieckus.
Synopsis: "This October, one of the biggest, most successful horror franchises in movie history arrives in theaters in vivid, chilling 3-D with the release of Lionsgate’s SAW VII 3-D.
As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw’s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror...
The first theatrical feature to be shot exclusively on the cutting-edge SI-3D digital camera system, SAW VII 3-D brings the horrifying games of Jigsaw to life like never before. The film stars Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell and Sean Patrick Flannery. SAW VII is directed by Kevin Greutert, produced by Oren Koules, Mark Burg and Gregg Hoffman. SAW VII 3D is a Lionsgate Release. Twisted Pictures Presents a Burg/Koules/Hoffman Production."
-For me, Saw VI was the best installment since the original film, so this is something I'm looking forward to (give or take the 3D)...thoughts?
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The franchise is completely a guilty pleasure of mine, though I'd argue #1 and #6 are of excellent quality in general.
ReplyDeleteI love these movies in spite of myself, and really, it's about damn time that Dr. Gordon made his return appearance.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Especially if this is the last or next to last one, his appearance would tie up one of the most interesting loose ends of the series.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if anyone cares, here's what Myles and I had to say about Saw VI last year:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.awardscircuit.com/Reviews/2009/Reviews09/sawVI.html