The 82-year-old actor says he is “delighted to continue”.
Jigsaw will return in Saw XI. Tobin Bell confirmed in an interview with the LA Times his intention to return to play John Kramer once again in the next sequel currently in pre-production:
“I'm really excited to continue developing the character. John Kramer isn't done. There's still a lot to learn.”
Bell has already appeared in nine of the first ten films Saw. We thought he was going to go away with Saw Xas Kramer was traveling to Mexico for an experimental operation that could cure his terminal cancer. However, the operation turned out to be a scam, so Kramer kidnapped those responsible and led them into his death traps.
Kramer will therefore still be there in Saw XI. Especially because Saw X marked the horror franchise's return to form, grossing over $111 million at the box office.
Kevin Greutert will also be back behind the camera to direct Saw XI. Marcus Dunstan, who co-wrote five films in the saga, is working on the screenplay.