I’m still reeling in embarrassment over Lionsgate’s decision to put the male lead in the hands of Trey Songz. Trey f*ckin’ Songz!!!
As I try to repair my soul, I have a bit more TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D news to share with y’all. First off, the flick will be shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana…aka Hollywood south. As you know, an October 5, 2012 release is aimed.
Additional news pertains to casting. We already know Bill Moseley, Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde, Sue Rock and Mr. Songz are all taking part in the film, with an extra trio of actors potentially joining. In a self-reflexive spin, original Leatherface actor Gunnar Hansen and director Tobe Hooper are set to make cameo appearances in the film as well. And this just in, they’ll do so alongside original star Marilyn Burns (Sally Hardesty)!
But here it is ladies and gents…the official unmasking of our new Leatherface.
Per a Lionsgate release, Playing Leatherface will be discovery DAN YEAGER. Director John Lussenhop knew he was perfect for the role immediately, after a chance meeting. He describes the 6’ 6” actor as having “huge farm boy arms, a brooding brow. He’s quiet, circumspect, and immediately struck a menacing chord with me. After five minutes, I could no longer think of anyone else for the role.”
Rounding out the cast of friends visiting the inherited house are TANIA RAYMONDE (“Lost”) playing the role of Heather’s best friend Nikki, with acclaimed R&B singer TREY SONGZ making his film debut as Heather’s boyfriend Ryan and KERAM MALICKI-SANCHEZ (PUNISHER: WAR ZONE and JOHN Q) as Ryan’s friend. SHAUN SIPOS (“Melrose Place,” FINAL DESTINATION 2 and the upcoming HICK) plays Darryl in the film, a hitchhiker along for the ride who knows more than he lets on.
An all new cast of law enforcement and government professionals take on Leatherface in this chapter of the saga: THOM BARRY (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, INDEPENDENCE DAY, “Cold Case,”) plays the role of Sheriff Hooper, with PAUL RAE (TRUE GRIT) in the role of town mayor Burt Hartman. SCOTT EASTWOOD (FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS, INVICTUS, GRAN TORINO) will portray Deputy Carl Hartman, a young officer who is battling a powerful attraction to Heather while hunting Leatherface. Noted character actor RICHARD RIEHLE (OFFICE SPACE) will play Sawyers family attorney Farnsworth. And there you have it. A lot of o new names in the TCM 3D camp.
I will say, as opposed as I am to this film being made (Trey f*ckin’ Songz?), I do like the lineup of character actors Luessenhop has assembled. My luck, they’ll all be dead by the first reel.
Alexandra Daddario
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