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“Saw X: First Glimpse of Jigsaw’s Billy Puppet [Image]”
Lionsgate’s Smart Phone Game Reveals First-Look Image of Saw X, Featuring the Return of Jigsaw’s Billy Puppet.
Today, Lionsgate launched a fun and interactive smartphone game tied to the upcoming new franchise sequel, Saw X. To participate, players can call the number 310-564-8144, which leads them into an intriguing adventure. As part of this exciting event, Lionsgate unveiled a new first-look image from Saw X, featuring the iconic Billy puppet.
Tobin Bell reprises his role as Jigsaw in this highly anticipated sequel, set to hit theaters on September 29, 2023. The latest film promises to deliver the twisted thrills and surprises that Saw fans have come to love, and Billy’s appearance in the first-look image adds to the excitement.
Players who call the designated number will receive a message from none other than John Kramer himself, prompting them to text the number with the message “I Want to Play a Game.” Upon doing so, participants will receive a text containing a link that leads to the exclusive still image of Billy, the beloved puppet associated with Jigsaw’s sinister games. It’s safe to assume that this is just the beginning, and more captivating Saw-related content will be revealed through this mysterious number. Fans are encouraged to save Jigsaw’s contact and stay tuned for further surprises.
In addition to Tobin Bell’s return, Saw X boasts a talented cast, including Renata Vaca (“Midnight Family”), Paulette Hernandez (“Crown of Tears”), Joshua Okamoto (“Control-Z”), Octavio Hinojosa (“Come Play With Me”), Synnøve Macody Lund (“Ragnarok”), Steven Brand (“The Sandman”), and Michael Beach (“Dahmer”).
Lionsgate teases that Tobin Bell’s comeback to the franchise aligns with their and Twisted Pictures’ mission to create a film that encompasses everything Saw fans cherish while keeping them guessing with fresh traps and an all-new mystery to solve.
According to Deadline, the next installment by Twisted Pictures explores an untold chapter of Jigsaw’s final games, taking place between the events of Saw I and II. The plot centers on a sick and desperate John Kramer (Tobin Bell) who embarks on a risky and experimental medical procedure in Mexico, hoping for a miraculous cure for his cancer. However, he soon discovers that the whole operation is a heartless scam targeting the most vulnerable. Unleashing his infamous killer instincts, Jigsaw sets out to turn the tables on the con artists using his signature visceral and cunning methods, devising devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.
Franchise stalwart Kevin Greutert, known for directing Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter and editing Saw I through V and Jigsaw, is at the helm of this thrilling project.
As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting Saw X’s arrival, anticipating the return of Tobin Bell’s iconic character, Jigsaw, and the mind-bending challenges that lie ahead in this twisted tale.