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LEATHERFACE Is FINALLY Cast For THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D
It seems like every day they announce a few new names to join the cast of Director John Lussenhop's upcoming qua-sequel to the original TCM titled THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D.
According to Bloody Disgusting, Leatherface will be portrayed on screen by a newcomer by the name of Dan Yeager. The director described Yeager as a 6'6" actor 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."
Dan Yeager pictured below will portray the "new" Leatherface for "TCM 3D".
It doesn't end there because Tania Raymonde will play Nikki, a small-town girl with an attitude who is the best friend of Heather (Alexandra Daddario), who travels to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, which includes her deranged coun Leatherface.
While the plot for the film is still loose we seem to have nearly all the pieces of the puzzle put together here for one helleva slasher film. Judging by the amount of names we know about at this time this film looks like it could have plenty of killing going on and with Leatherface stalking the screen once again that is never a bad thing.
The film is featuring Bill Mosely, Tobe Hooper and the original Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen. By all accounts this film is doing everything right so far by mixing new stars with veterans from the past. Something that fans of the original films will welcome.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D will hit theaters everywhere October 5, 2012. Stay tuned for more details as we get them.
About The Cast: GUNNAR HANSEN, the original Leatherface who has never acted in another Texas Chainsaw franchise film, is set to appear in a cameo, with MARILYN BURNS, the original film’s lead actress, playing the role of Verna Carson. Repring his role as the Grandfather, JOHN DUGAN also makes his first series appearance nce the original film.
Beloved character actor BILL MOSELEY, who played the role of Choptop in Tobe Hooper’s 1983 sequel, will play Drayton Sawyer in this film. Moseley will be standing in for Jim edow, who previously played the part before his pasng in 2003. The two actors appeared together in the 1983 film and were quite comfortable together. Director Luessenhop explains how “Moseley is the perfect choice to capture some of the essence that edow had brought to the character.”
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.”
ALEXANDRA DADDARIO (PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, HALL PASS) has been cast in the lead female role of Heather Miller. The story centers around Heather, as she makes a trip to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, unaware that her inheritance includes a live item – her coun, the notorious serial killer Leatherface.
Rounding out the cast of friends viting the inherited house are TANIA RAYMONDE (“Lost”) playing the role of Heather’s best friend Nikki, with acclaimed R&B nger 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 POS (“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 profesonals 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.
Source: Bloody-Disgusting.com
According to Bloody Disgusting, Leatherface will be portrayed on screen by a newcomer by the name of Dan Yeager. The director described Yeager as a 6'6" actor 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."
Dan Yeager pictured below will portray the "new" Leatherface for "TCM 3D".
It doesn't end there because Tania Raymonde will play Nikki, a small-town girl with an attitude who is the best friend of Heather (Alexandra Daddario), who travels to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, which includes her deranged coun Leatherface.
While the plot for the film is still loose we seem to have nearly all the pieces of the puzzle put together here for one helleva slasher film. Judging by the amount of names we know about at this time this film looks like it could have plenty of killing going on and with Leatherface stalking the screen once again that is never a bad thing.
The film is featuring Bill Mosely, Tobe Hooper and the original Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen. By all accounts this film is doing everything right so far by mixing new stars with veterans from the past. Something that fans of the original films will welcome.
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3D will hit theaters everywhere October 5, 2012. Stay tuned for more details as we get them.
About The Cast: GUNNAR HANSEN, the original Leatherface who has never acted in another Texas Chainsaw franchise film, is set to appear in a cameo, with MARILYN BURNS, the original film’s lead actress, playing the role of Verna Carson. Repring his role as the Grandfather, JOHN DUGAN also makes his first series appearance nce the original film.
Beloved character actor BILL MOSELEY, who played the role of Choptop in Tobe Hooper’s 1983 sequel, will play Drayton Sawyer in this film. Moseley will be standing in for Jim edow, who previously played the part before his pasng in 2003. The two actors appeared together in the 1983 film and were quite comfortable together. Director Luessenhop explains how “Moseley is the perfect choice to capture some of the essence that edow had brought to the character.”
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.”
ALEXANDRA DADDARIO (PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, HALL PASS) has been cast in the lead female role of Heather Miller. The story centers around Heather, as she makes a trip to small-town Texas to collect her inheritance, unaware that her inheritance includes a live item – her coun, the notorious serial killer Leatherface.
Rounding out the cast of friends viting the inherited house are TANIA RAYMONDE (“Lost”) playing the role of Heather’s best friend Nikki, with acclaimed R&B nger 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 POS (“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 profesonals 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.
Source: Bloody-Disgusting.com
Shakelford, J. Rusty
Tuesday 7/19/2011 at 10:29 PM | 78964
I'm cool with everyone except Trey Songz, he doesn't belong in this film!
Sephit
Wednesday 7/20/2011 at 06:24 AM | 78980
wow
Kingcoop80
Wednesday 7/20/2011 at 09:13 AM | 78983
I'm cool with everyone except Trey Songz, he doesn't belong in this film
Agreed... lets just hope he dies first
BloodyAdored
Wednesday 7/20/2011 at 01:55 PM | 78993
So far this looks like
a chain saw movie I finally want to see. Glad they don't have anything to do with the remakes. Only thing I don't like is Adam Marcus. Only because he made Jason Goes to Hell and it was horrible.
a chain saw movie I finally want to see. Glad they don't have anything to do with the remakes. Only thing I don't like is Adam Marcus. Only because he made Jason Goes to Hell and it was horrible.
Dr.killjoy
Wednesday 7/20/2011 at 02:12 PM | 78997
Looking forward to seeing this. Great to hear they have a full cast now.
aceofspades70
Tuesday 7/26/2011 at 11:21 PM | 79329
awesome news cant wait to see this
VoltronLions
Wednesday 7/27/2011 at 02:24 AM | 79344
Damnit. Oh well, this Dan dude has my last name.. So I hope be brings a good performance to it. I don't understand why they don't use what they know will work. instead of choong noobs for serious iconic roles.. but whatever. at least the give some screenage to Gunnar.. I hope for the best for this movie..because Jesus Christ knows,we need something awesome... or we'll all be waiting until Hatchet 3 comes out.. lol.
ImTheWolf
Wednesday 7/27/2011 at 06:20 PM | 79373
