'Dexter' star Benz signs for 'Saw V'

Dexter star Julie Benz has been cast as the lead in Lionsgate's horror film Saw V.

The prolific franchise, which revolves around a serial killer dubbed Jigsaw, began production in Toronto on March 17 with an October 24 release planned.

Saw V will be directed by David Hackl, who served as production designer on the previous three films. The script is written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan.

Tobin Bell will return as Jigsaw.

Benz recently starred in Rambo and will soon be seen in The Punisher: War Zone.