Darren Lynn Bousman is now hoping that the success of Spiral: From the Book of Saw will lead to taking the keys to the Leprechaun franchise with Warwick Davis returning. Also known for directing Saw 2-4, Repo! The Genetic Opera, and The Devil’s Carnival, Bousman returns to the Saw franchise as the director of the newest installment. Now showing in theaters courtesy of Lionsgate, Spiral hits the reset button on the franchise in a way that producers are hoping will revitalize the series.
So, what’s next for Bousman after Spiral? It’s been reported that early work has begun at Lionsgate on Saw X, but there’s no indication at this time it will serve as a direct followup to Spiral or if Bousman will even be involved. Either way, the filmmaker already has his sights set on taking his talents to another established horror film series, as he’s keen on helming Leprechaun 9. He also really wants to bring back fan favorite star Warwick Davis the wisecracking killer.
“Here’s what I love about the Leprechaun franchise. They’re ridiculous. They’re fun. They’re violent. It’s a perfect popcorn horror movie. It’s not trying to be uber-serious. It’s not trying to be uber-scary. It is just a fun time,” Bousman recently told MovieWeb. “I want those movies like the Final Destinations, where you’re high-fiving in the theater, you’re laughing, and I think Leprechaun kind of embodies that. I think the more they went on, they became more ridiculous. I love that. I love the fact that they would send Leprechaun to the hood, and then back to the hood! Again! And then to space!”
He added: “I really want Leprechaun to get a time machine and start a whole new franchise. I want to send him to the Colorado gold rush. He’s gonna go back in time to the Colorado gold rush, and antics will ensue. I will only do it with Warwick Davis, and I will make this happen. I will will this into existence. I have willed every movie that I’ve wanted to do, whether it be a weird rock opera or going to Japan to do a TV series… Warwick Davis is my Leprechaun. That’s all I’m saying. I will make this happen.”
Time will tell if Davis ever returns to the role of the titular leprechaun as many fans are hoping for. You can watch the trailer for the most recent installment of the franchise, which features Linden Porco as Lubdan the Leprechaun, in the YouTube video below.
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