Cary Elwes back for 'Saw VII 3D'

Cary Elwes will reprise his role as Dr Lawrence Gordon in Saw VII 3D.

Lionsgate confirmed the news in a recent press release, adding that the story will centre on a group of Jigsaw survivors who come together for support from self-help guru Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flanery).

Elwes's Gordon made it out of the first Saw movie alive after being forced to cut off his own foot to escape the shackles of serial killer Jigsaw (Tobin Bell).

Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Gina Holden, Chad Donella, Laurence Anthony, Dean Armstrong and Naomi Snieckus are also among the cast.

Kevin Greutert will direct the latest Saw, which opens on October 22 against the Paranormal Activity sequel.