Wan directed the movie that started it all, which was written by co-creator Leigh Whannell. "Twenty-one years ago we met James Wan and Leigh Whannell and financed the first Saw movie.

"Twenty-one years ago, we met James Wan and Leigh Whannell and financed the first Saw movie. The film was magical, and a hit beyond our wildest dreams," said Burg in a statement.

SAW franchise is now co-owned by Lionsgate and Blumhouse, aiming for bold new sequels in theaters. James Wan returns to creative control alongside Leigh Whannell, promising a fresh vision for SAW.

But now it’s actually happening as Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum confirmed in a statement that Wan and writer Leigh Whannell will be brought "back in the fold" to help guide the franchise.

What to Read Next This means the franchise will now return to the hands of James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who directed and wrote the first hit movie back in the early 2000s.

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He confirmed that both Wan and Saw co-creator Leigh Whannell will be “back in the fold” to help shape what’s next. Wan echoed that excitement: “ Saw holds a special place in my heart,” he said.

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The Blumhouse CEO said that Wan and Leigh Whannell, writer of the first film, will be brought “back in the fold” and will help guide the future of the franchise.