Neve Campbell is formally returning to the Scream franchise for the seventh instalment (Photograph by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Neve Campbell is formally on board for Scream 7 as Sidney Prescott, following the departure of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega from the franchise.
Campbell led the hit slasher franchise from its first instalment in 1996 – however was notably absent from 2023’s Scream VI after a dispute in pay, lending the highlight as a substitute to Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers and the returning stars of 2022 ‘requel’ Scream, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.
Following Barrera and Ortega’s shock departures from Scream 7 final 12 months, the way forward for the beloved horror sequence hung within the stability – till now.
In an Instagram publish shared on Tuesday (March 12), Campbell, 50, revealed that she was “so excited” to be again within the fold as Sidney Prescott.
“It’s at all times been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney within the Scream films,” she wrote. “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 and I couldn’t be extra thrilled!!!”
The as-yet untitled Scream 7 will even, it has been revealed by way of the identical publish, be directed by Kevin Williamson – the identical Kevin Williamson who wrote the very first Scream.
On the topic, Campbell added: “I’ve dreamt for a few years of how wonderful it will be to make one in every of these films with Kevin Williamson on the helm. And now it’s occurring, Kevin Williamson goes to direct Scream 7!
“This was his child and it’s his sensible 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.”
Neve Campbell exited the Scream franchise forward of 2023’s Scream VI as a result of a breakdown in pay negotiations. In an announcement, the actor wrote that her provided cheque did not “equate to the worth [she] dropped at the franchise”.
“As a lady, I’ve needed to work extraordinarily exhausting in my profession to ascertain my worth, particularly in terms of Scream,” Campbell wrote.
Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega each exited the Scream franchise final 12 months, sparking controversy within the course of: Barrera was dropped by Scream manufacturing firm Spyglass over feedback made on social media in regards to the ongoing Israel/Hamas battle.
Ortega’s departure was confirmed within the days after as a result of scheduling points, and authentic Scream 7 director Christopher Landon introduced he was not concerned with the mission in December 2023, leaving its future doubtful.