There’s a first for everything and while I’m pretty uncomfortable writing about someone’s divorce, the documents allegedly carry pertinent information as to the possibilities of the ninth SAW.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, SAW franchise star Tobin Bell recently reached a settlement agreement in the divorce with his estranged wife, Elizabeth. Included in the paperwork was language that suggests his return to the franchise in the ninth film, which succeeds last year’s Jigsaw.
“The agreement clearly draws out a stipulation between the two for Bell’s participation in the ninth installment of SAW,” explains the site. “Basically, if he makes money from the production, he has to reimburse Elizabeth for taxes she’ll end up paying from the $8,000 per month spousal support he agreed to pay.”
“The exact line explains that if Bell ‘receives any compensation from any source for his participation in the ninth motion picture in the ‘Saw’ series (‘Saw 9 Pay’) at any time, he shall pay [Elizabeth] (or reimburse her for) all of her combined Federal and California income tax liability incurred on the spousal support she receives.’ “
While the site jumps up and screams, “It really says…Saw 9 is happening!,” they need to calm down.
Yes, as we broke the news, Twisted Pictures is currently in development on a follow-up to Jigsaw with writers Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg (Piranha 3D, Sorority Row), but this does not guarantee that it will make it onscreen. Baby steps.
Furthermore, the aforementioned documents also don’t guarantee anything with Bell. If anything, they confirm our reports that a ninth SAW is in the cards. As for Bell, even if he does return, it’d possibly be for the inclusions of old footage that would compensate the actor. We’re going to have to wait and see what comes to fruition…
The only thing I know for certain is that Jigsaw directors Michael and Peter Spierig will not be returning.
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