Chris Rock To Reboot ‘Saw’ Franchise
Comedian Chris Rock is teaming up with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures for a reboot of the ‘Saw’ movie franchise.
Rock wrote a story, which is being adapted by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, reports Deadline.
The comedian and actor will also executive produce the film which is slated to be released on October 23, 2020.
“When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins-off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all-in,” said Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake.
“Saw is one of the highest grossing horror franchises of all-time and it’s one of Lionsgate’s most successful film series. This upcoming film will still be as mind bending and intense as all the previous Saw films. Chris conceived this idea and it will be completely reverential to the legacy of the material while reinvigorating the brand with his wit, creative vision and passion for this classic horror franchise.”
Chris Rock is a longtime fan of the horror film series.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Actor Chris Rock attends the 2016 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 25, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
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