For a series of movies that’s so defiantly unpleasant, The Human Centipede never fails to be intriguing. Now a third installment is gearing up and it’s been revealed that actor Dieter Laser, who played the villainous Dr.Heiter in the first movie, has agreed to return.
That’s a bit of a surprise as he left The Human Centipede 2 just a few weeks before production began and then sued director Tom Six’s production company for breach of contract. They’ve now settled their differences and agreed to work together once more on a third centipede flick.
Human Centipede 2’s Laurence R. Harvey will also return, although interestingly he and Laser won’t be playing Martin and Dr. Heiter, but will be a new villainous duo.
The second film certainly set out to top its predecessor in terms of shocks, to the point where the initial cut was rejected by the BBFC and refused a certificate. So how do they plan to top it? The idea is that the film will include a 500-person centipede, attached mouth to butt, with ‘a storyline no one will expect’! There’s also been the promise, via producer Ilona Six that “a big American celebrity” will make an appearance in the sequel, although there’s no hint as to who that might be.
Tom Six commented, “I know my Human Centipede III will be very politically incorrect, but I didn’t want to change anything in the script. I am very happy Dieter will follow my vision for a full 100% now and know he is absolutely the most brilliant actor I could wish for.”
Dieter Laser meanwhile says, “I never ever would have thought that all our differences and misunderstandings would in the end lead to an even deeper and warmer understanding and appreciation of each other. In this regard I am actually thankful about the whole fuss because it turned out to be an advantage and a wonderful present for our film and for our friendship.
Production is scheduled to begin in May