The horror genre has continued to be a powerful force in the film world as smaller budget projects have the potential to be huge box office hits. Case in point: the Scream franchise, which recently returned to theaters with its 2022 sequel. Scream 6 is currently filming and Neve Campbell has responded Rumors that he made a new deal for the upcoming slasher.
Paramount green lit Scream 6 shortly after the success of the last sequel, which was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. But fans were left disappointed when Neve Campbell revealed she would not be returning as Sidney Prescott, citing a dispute over pay negotiations. Since then, a few rumors have surfaced that the studio has made a new deal with them Vessel actor. Campbell was recently asked about the rumor while appearing on a panel at Mad Monster Party Arizona (via ScreenRant), and answered honestly saying:
There isn’t, I’m afraid to say. Sorry. Sorry guys.
Well, here it is. It seems that Neve Campbell is officially denying that she is going to be involved Scream 6, despite recent rumors to the contrary. It looks like the upcoming slasher will indeed be the first installment without his favorite last girl. So the pressure is on for the project to continue to perform, despite this shocking turn of events.
Neve Campbell’s comments seemingly set the record straight about her potential return as Sidney Prescott in the Scream 6. The internet caught fire when the House of cards The alum revealed that she would not be participating in the upcoming sequel. And after fans and Scream actors old and new came to her defense, people hoped a new deal had been struck. Unfortunately, we probably shouldn’t hold our collective breath.
It sure looks like it Scream 6 it will be unlike any of the previous installments in the iconic slasher property. From David Arquette’s Dewey was brutally killed in the fifth film and Neve Campbell will not appear as Sidney, meaning Courteney Cox looks set to be the only member of the original trio of heroes to return. It’s unclear how Gale Weathers will be involved in this new storyline, but recent photos have revealed that she was back in her signature bright suits. And luckily for the die-hard Scream fans, another returning actor is set to appear: Scream 4by Hayden Panettiere. An Easter egg in the final film revealed that Kirby Reed’s character was still alive, and now moviegoers will finally be able to catch up with the fan-favorite survivor.
While information about Scream 6 is limited the synopsis of the film has been revealed that it will focus heavily on the two pairs of siblings from the previous film as they move from Woodsboro to New York. Those four returning characters will be played by Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding, who survived their encounters with Ghostface’s killers.
Scream 6 is currently slated to hit theaters on March 31, 2023. In the meantime, check out 2022 Movie Release Dates to plan your next cinema experience.
