As a die-hard fan who has followed James Wan‘s career since his early days, I can confidently say that his contributions to the horror genre are unparalleled. The Saw franchise, which he kickstarted and continues to shape behind the scenes, is a testament to his vision and creativity.
Boasting earnings exceeding a billion dollars at the box office, the Saw series is unquestionably one of the most profitable horror franchises ever made. As 2024 approaches, marking two decades since the release of the original film directed by James Wan, it’s worth noting that while he hasn’t taken the helm for a new installment since then, he has maintained his involvement as an executive producer. Although there’s no definitive confirmation, fans eagerly anticipating Wan’s return might want to brace themselves, as it seems unlikely that he will be back to direct another film in the series any time soon.
In a conversation, Wan was directly questioned about potentially revisiting the Saw franchise to direct another movie. He responded with his usual phrase, “you can’t rule anything out,” but also shared conditions that might persuade him to return as the director.
I’m currently deeply involved in several exciting projects I care about. As such, an opportunity for me to re-engage would need to be exceptionally compelling. Until then, I prefer to focus on nurturing my current endeavors and bringing them to fruition.
Wan has a diverse array of projects lined up, such as directing a remake of “The Creature from the Black Lagoon”, producing films like “The Monkey”, “M3GAN 2.0”, “SOULM8TE”, and “Mortal Kombat 2”, rebooting “The Munsters” for TV, and creating a sitcom set at Area 51 similar to “The Office”. There might be additional projects he’s working on that we don’t know about yet. Regarding his potential return to the “Saw” franchise, it would likely require something quite extraordinary given the significant transformation it has undergone since its inception. In other words, a complete overhaul might be necessary.
James Wan Would Have Taken Saw ‘On a Different Path’
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Despite initial reservations, he acknowledged the contributions of those who succeeded him in transforming the series into a financial success and keeping it running for so long. He praised their efforts, saying “They’ve done an exceptional job managing this franchise and continuing it as much as they have,” he told People. “They deserve recognition for knowing what to do, and for steering it in the direction they felt was necessary.
In the immediate future, Wan may not rejoin the Saw series, but the franchise will carry on with Saw XI coming out next year. Details about the film are scarce, but we do know that Tobin Bell will be back, implying Jigsaw’s presence in some form. On the other hand, Wan’s next project will be as an executive producer for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey, scheduled for release on February 21, 2025.
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2024-11-06 17:31