OMG it’s actual!
When Neve Campbell spoke out concerning the catastrophe the Scream franchise was turning into again in January, we obtained the distinct impression she was type of floating a chance on the market for Spyglass Media.
After firing star Melissa Barrera as a result of she known as for a ceasefire in Gaza — one thing nearly all of the general public now helps, per ISPU polling late final month — Scream 7 misplaced star Jenna Ortega as nicely. In truth, the entire solid appeared to take her aspect. Not solely that, the director introduced shortly afterward he was off the mission, too! Big mess, proper? Really felt like Spyglass wanted a win, and there was Neve, saying she loves the franchise and hopes it continues. Of course, she beforehand walked away from the meta slasher flicks after they gave her an insulting supply for her return in Scream 6, so… Seemed to us like a star securing her bag, within the classiest means attainable in fact.
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And we guess it labored, and so they backed a much-deserved dumptruck full of money to her home! Because Sidney Prescott is formally returning for Scream 7!
Neve introduced the thrilling information on her Instagram Tuesday, even exhibiting she had a whole script in entrance of her! Damn, Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt labored quick! She mentioned:
“Hi All. I’m so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned. I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!! Well actually I could.”
Then she revealed the opposite large information… Kevin Williamson, co-creator of the franchise and author of the primary 4 movies, could be directing! She beamed:
“While I’ve been so incredibly lucky to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented Matt and Tyler team, I’ve dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening, Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his baby and it’s his brilliant mind that dreamt up this world. Kevin is not just an inspiration as an artist but has been a dear friend for many years. To the amazing Scream fans, I hope you are as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson”
Wow! Will Neve and Kev’s involvement win again among the good will of franchise followers they upset this 12 months? We’ll see… Take a take a look at the announcement for yourselves and tell us what YOU assume within the feedback (beneath)!
[Image via MEGA/WENN/Paramount/YouTube.]
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