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Scream 7 has been plagued with problems. First, Melissa Barrera was fired for things she said on social media. Then, Jenna Ortega followed her out the door, although some said her exit was due to her filming schedule for Netflix’s Wednesday. Finally, director Christopher Landon quit the film.
Now, two months later, we are getting an update on the film from the franchise’s biggest stars, Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson. Both of them are back for the sequel, and there is a script.
Campbell and Williamson both made announcements on their social media:
Campbell wrote: 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. See you on set @kevwilliamson
Williamson wrote: It’s been nearly 30 years since my very first script, Scream, was directed by the legendary Wes Craven. I never would have predicted what it would become. Or that I would be directing the seventh installment of the franchise. I am overcome with gratitude and excitement, and I can’t wait to take this journey with Neve and the entire Scream family as we bring back Sidney Prescott in the next chapter of the Scream franchise. Thank you to all the Scream fans. You are the gift that keeps giving. @nevecampbell See you on set. @guybusick @officialxpe @spyglassmediagr/blockquote>
While we know that Scream 7 is happening, we do not know what is happening in the seventh film in the franchise or who will be returning to the sequel. I am sure that will be announced soon.
