‘Texas’ Prequel will star Jordana Brewster

Jordana Brewster will play the lead role in New Line’s upcoming prequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

The movie is a follow-up to Platinum Dunes money-spinning remake of the 70’s horror classic, tentatively titled “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” based on actual events and the leading role is a character named Constance.

As in the first movie, which grossed more than $80 million domestically, the story follows a group of kids who run afoul of chainsaw-wielding psycho Leatherface and his demented family. The story will reveal Leatherface’s origins.

Jonathan Liebesman will direct for New Line and Platinum Dunes. Shooting will likely begin in the coming months for a fall 2006 release.

Most will recognize Brewster from 2001’s Fast and the Furious. She took time off after that film to attend Yale University where she graduated in 2003.