Leigh Whannell (/ ˈ l i ˈ w ɑː n ɛ l /; [1] born 17 January 1977) is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has written multiple films that were directed by his friend James Wan, including Saw (2004), Dead Silence (2007), Insidious (2010), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).

Leigh Whannell. Actor: Saw. Leigh Whannell grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where, at the age of four, he developed an obsession with telling stories. Whether it be through acting, writing or filmmaking, his primary love was getting a reaction from an audience.

Leigh Whannell. Actor: Saw. Leigh Whannell grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where, at the age of four, he developed an obsession with telling stories. Whether it be through acting, writing or filmmaking, his primary love was getting a reaction from an audience.

Oct 31, 2024 · Leigh Whannell has revealed that he is not such a fan of the newer Saw sequels. Whannell co-wrote the original 2004 Saw movie with James Wan.

Australian actor, screenwriter and producer Leigh Whannell is best known-some might say notorious-for his horror collaborations with director James Wan, most notably the original "Saw"...

Jan 16, 2025 · Shortly after the director Leigh Whannell’s 2020 take on “The Invisible Man” became a box office success, he got a call from Universal asking if he would like to tackle Wolf Man, another one...

Jan 16, 2025 · Writer-director Leigh Whannell ‘s “ The Invisible Man ” was one of the best films of 2020, a thoughtful and terrifying thriller about domestic abuse that earned comparison with the work of...

Dec 2, 2024 · With his Wolf Man reimagining just a month away from hitting theaters nationwide, writer-director-producer Leigh Whannell is already setting his monstrous sights on the future of Universal's creature-based library.

Jan 17, 2025 · Enter Leigh Whannell, one of the creators of the Saw franchise. The Australian film-maker’s 2020 revision of The Invisible Man was a low-budget marvel that turned the HG Wells story on its head.

Jan 13, 2025 · Leigh Whannell will present another updated take on one of Universal's classic monsters when Wolf Man premieres next week. Like its original inspiration, Wolf Man features a seemingly normal man ...