Samuel L. Jackson to Starbr in Upcoming 'Saw' Reboot Jackson has officially signed on to join Chris Rockbr in the latest installment of the ‘Saw’ franchise. He will portray Rock’s father in the film, who playsbr a police detective investigating Jigsaw’s grizzly crimes. According to Joe Drake, chairman of Lionsgatebr Motion Picture Group, the movie will contain thebr franchises’ traditional devious traps. Joe Drake,br via ‘Variety’ The film is a collaboration betweenbr Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures and Chris Rock,br who is a longtime fan of the series. Chris Rock,br via statement Production on the film has officially begun andbr it’s expected to be released on October 23, 2020.