OMG it’s actual!
When Neve Campbell spoke out concerning the catastrophe the Scream franchise was turning into again in January, we acquired the distinct impression she was type of floating a possibility 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. Actually, the entire forged appeared to take her facet. Not solely that, the director introduced shortly afterward he was off the mission, too! Massive mess, proper? Actually felt like Spyglass wanted a win, and there was Neve, saying she loves the franchise and hopes it continues. After all, she beforehand walked away from the meta slasher flicks after they gave her an insulting provide for her return in Scream 6, so… Appeared to us like a star securing her bag, within the classiest means potential after all.
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And we guess it labored, they usually backed a much-deserved dumptruck full of money to her home! As a result of Sidney Prescott is formally returning for Scream 7!
Neve introduced the thrilling information on her Instagram Tuesday, even exhibiting she had an entire script in entrance of her! Rattling, Man Busick and James Vanderbilt labored quick! She mentioned:
“Hello All. I’m so excited to announce this information!!! Sidney Prescott is coming again!!!! It’s all the time been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney within the Scream films. My appreciation for these movies and for what they’ve meant to me, has by no means waned. I’m very completely happy and proud to say I’ve been requested, in probably the most respectful means, to deliver Sidney again to the display screen and I couldn’t be extra thrilled!!! Effectively truly I may.”
Then she revealed the opposite large information… Kevin Williamson, co-creator of the franchise and author of the primary 4 movies, can be directing! She beamed:
“Whereas I’ve been so extremely fortunate to make these movies with each the grasp of horror Wes Craven and the splendidly proficient Matt and Tyler staff, I’ve dreamt for a few years of how superb it might be to make one in every of these films with Kevin Williamson on the helm. And now it’s taking place, Kevin Williamson goes to direct Scream 7! This was his child and it’s his good thoughts that dreamt up this world. Kevin isn’t just an inspiration as an artist however has been an expensive pal for a few years. To the superb Scream followers, I hope you might be as excited as I’m. See you on set @kevwilliamson”
Wow! Will Neve and Kev’s involvement win again among the good will of franchise followers they upset this yr? We’ll see… Check out the announcement for yourselves and tell us what YOU suppose within the feedback (beneath)!
[Image via MEGA/WENN/Paramount/YouTube.]
