Everybody stay calm! This is the news that horror fans have been dreaming of. Neve Campbell is returning as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7. Not only that, but the screenwriter for the original Scream, Kevin Williamson (The Faculty) is set to direct the newest entry in the franchise.
This news comes from Campbell’s Instagram, where she posted the following:
“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.”
This is great news for the future of Scream 7. Up until now, the film’s production has faced numerous setbacks, including Jenna Ortega’s (Wednesday) departure from the project and Melissa Barrera’s firing following some controversial social media posts.
Will Neve Campbell’s return be the savior the franchise needs? Only time will tell. That’s all we have at this time. Please check back here for news and updates.