Mike P. Nelson To Direct Next “Saw” Film

Filmmaker Mike P. Nelson has been announced as the director of the upcoming “Saw” film at Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.

Nelson helms the upcoming anaconda-themed horror film “Beware Boiúna” which opens in cinemas next week, and previously directed the remake/reimaginings of “Wrong Turn” and “Silent Night, Deadly Night”.

In a statement, Lionsgate film boss Adam Fogelson says he has full faith in Nelson: “He has a singular vision for this film, and we’re incredibly confident in what he’ll deliver.”

Wan said in a statement: “Making the original Saw was a defining experience for me, so it was essential to find a director who would honour that world. Mike has a raw, distinctive filmmaking voice with an inventive approach to the genre, and I believe he’ll bring something truly unique and special to the franchise.”

The project marks the first “Saw” entry in a long time to have the original film’s director James Wan involved creatively. Wan and Whannell will produce the new instalment with Jason Blum.

“Dune: Prophecy” scribes Gregory Weidman & Geoff Tock penned the script for the film, which follows in the wake of 2023’s “Saw X” that grossed $112.8 million globally and drew some of the best reviews of the franchise.

Source: Lionsgate

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