Can stand-up legendChris Rockdo the same for theSawseries?

“I’ve been a fan ofSawsince the first film in 2004,” Rock said in a statement.

“I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.”

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Actor/comedian Chris Rock attends the Essence 9th annual Black Women In Hollywood event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 25, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/WireImage) Jigsaw CR: Lionsgate

Credit: Jason LaVeris/WireImage; Lionsgate

The screenplay is based on a story conceived by Rock and written by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg.

Rock’s own behind-the-camera credits include writing and directing the 2014 comedyTop Five.

He added, “This upcoming film will still be as mind-bending and intense as all the previousSawfilms.

TheSawfilms starred Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, a demented mastermind who lays deadly traps for his victims.