A new installment of the Saw franchise is due to be released in movie theaters soon, and the actor behind the iconic character, Jigsaw, has been praised for his interaction with a child.
Tobin Bell, renowned for his portrayal of the enigmatic and sinister Jigsaw since the series' inception in 2004, surprised fans with his warm and friendly demeanor during a recent meet-and-greet event.
Contrary to his on-screen persona, Bell proved to be a kind and approachable figure, leaving an unforgettable impression on a lucky young admirer.
A video circulating on YouTube showcases the heartening moment when the young fan approached Bell at the event. With a hint of nervousness, the child initiated the conversation, stating: "I have a question." Bell, in a gesture that echoes his character's ominous nature, responded: "Yeah, fire away. I have a question too."
The young fan simply responded with the franchise's infamous catchphrase: "Do you want to play a game?"
To the delight of both the child and the online audience, Bell responded with a grin: "I do want to play a game. But let's start with a pound, ok?"
The exchange took an unexpectedly lighthearted turn as the two shared a friendly fist bump.
Continuing the playful banter, Bell instructed the young fan: "Ok, now, that's the start of the game, now, give me your hand," leading to a heartwarming handshake.
Following the touching interaction between Bell and the young fan, people flooded the comments of the YouTube short with positive reactions.
"Tobin is such a nice guy. Absolutely love actors who are just flat out nothing like the characters they play," penned one fan, as a second added: "I'm amazed he wasn't like 'Omg kid you watch my Saw movies!?' Lmao he's a nice guy though."
A third recalled: "Got to meet Tobin when he came down to the Starbucks I was working at downstairs from the convention he was at. Super nice guy. Told him I was a huge fan of the franchise. Even brought up a movie he was in called Serial Killer that I remember seeing as a kid on TV & his eyes lit up because a fan brought up something other then [sic] Saw."
It turns out that even the creepiest movie characters can be nice guys in real life!
