Saw Star Tobin Bell Confirms Jigsaw’s Return in Saw 11

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As a seasoned cinephile with over two decades of film-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that Tobin Bell‘s portrayal of John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, is one for the history books. His chilling performance in the Saw franchise has been a highlight since its inception back in 2004.

Since 2004, Tobin Bell has been a prominent figure in horror movies, particularly the Saw franchise. In the first film, he played a character who appeared lifeless on a grimy bathroom floor, later revealed as the mastermind behind Jigsaw’s sinister mind puzzles. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the original Saw release, Bell has announced his return for another round of these games in the upcoming Saw XI, set to be released next year.

In a conversation with The Los Angeles Times about the 20th anniversary of the Saw series and the character John Kramer, or Jigsaw, Bell disclosed that he will reprise his role in next year’s Saw XI and will play a significant part in the movie’s narrative. The actor emphasized that the positive critical response to Saw X, which garnered the best reviews for the franchise so far, has set high expectations for Saw XI, stating “The success lies in the writing.” Bell hinted that fans who believed John Kramer’s storyline had ended might be surprised: it’s not over yet.

“I’m really excited about continuing to develop him. There’s more to learn.”

Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw Journey Began in 2004

In 2004, John Kramer embarked on his chilling journey as the enigmatic antagonist known as the Jigsaw Killer, in the movie “Saw.” This film was scripted by Leigh Whannell and directed by James Wan, marking Wan’s first venture into feature-length directing. The narrative, a brainchild of both Whannell and Wan, unfolded nonlinearly, delving into the gruesome killings orchestrated by this mysterious figure who subjected his victims to life-threatening “games.

In the movie “Saw X,” Kramer’s final appearance occurred during the timeframe between the events of “Saw” and “Saw II” in 2005. The plot revolved around Kramer embarking on a journey to Mexico, seeking an experimental treatment for his terminal cancer. However, the treatment was exposed as a fraud, causing Kramer to take on the role similar to Jigsaw and exact revenge on those responsible for the deception. This film turned out to be both critically acclaimed with an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and financially successful, earning $111.8 million globally against a production budget of only $13 million.

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2024-10-02 19:32