Neve Campbell, famed for her role as Sidney Prescott, is set to return to the ‘Scream’ franchise for its seventh film. This news comes after Campbell stepped away from the series over payment disagreements.
Campbell announced her comeback on Instagram, sharing her joy at playing Sidney once more, a character that has been a significant part of her acting career.
In an unexpected move, Kevin Williamson, creator of the original ‘Scream’ movies, will direct ‘Scream VII’. Williamson, who has written for the series before, is thrilled to be directing Campbell in the upcoming film.
The screenplay for the new movie will be crafted by Guy Busick, with James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein producing. The group known as Radio Silence, who worked on the previous two films, will be executive producers.
Campbell’s return follows a standoff over her salary for ‘Scream 6’, which she felt didn’t match her value to the franchise. Williamson supported Campbell’s stance during the dispute.
The cast will see some changes, with Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega leaving the project due to various reasons, including social media controversies and scheduling conflicts.
Fans are excited for Sidney Prescott’s return and the fresh scares ‘Scream VII’ will bring, continuing the legacy of the horror series.
Campbell’s statement expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to reprise her iconic role under Williamson’s direction.
She said:
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. 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.
