Scream 7: Neve Campbell confirms her return as Sidney

March 12, 2024, 6:53 p.m. | Updated: March 12, 2024, 6:55 p.m.

Neve Campbell will return as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7 following a salary dispute that prompted her to step away from the franchise.

It’s official – Neve Campbell is returning to Shout franchise like the iconic Sidney Prescott for Scream 7.

While she appeared in Scream 5Neve chose not to star in Scream 6 following a salary dispute. Speaking to Variety at the time, Neve explained: “I felt like the offer I was presented with didn’t match the value I brought to the franchise. It was a very It’s hard to move on.”

In January 2024, she doubled down on her comments in an interview with IndieWiresaying, “I made a statement several years ago, and that was the reason I didn’t make the film at the time, and I really felt the need to stand up and say “I wouldn’t have been treated that way if I had been a franchise guy for 25 years, and that’s still true today.”

It now appears that the dispute has been resolved as Neve has confirmed her return as Sidney.

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In an Instagram post shared on March 12, Neve confirmed that she would be returning as Sidney with a lengthy message. She wrote: “I am so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It has always been such a pleasure and honor to be able to play Sidney in the Scream films. My appreciation for these films and because what they meant to me has never diminished.

“I am very happy and proud to say that I was asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!! In fact, I might do it. While I was I am so lucky to be able to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented team of Matt and Tyler. I have dreamed for many years about how It would be amazing to make one of those movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm.”

“And now it’s happening, Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! It was his baby and it was his brilliant mind that imagined this world. Kevin is not only an inspiration in as an artist, but he’s also a dear friend for many years. amazing Scream fans, I hope you’re as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson.”

No further casting details have been announced for Scream 7 Again. However, it has been confirmed that Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, who played the main characters Sam and Tara Carpenter in Scream 5 And 6 will not come back.

In November 2023, Melissa was fired from the franchise after showing support for Palestine on social media. Spyglass argued that Melissa’s remarks were anti-Semitic. Fans of the franchise defended her following her firing.

Days after Melissa left, Jenna also confirmed that she would not be returning. However, the statement made it clear that his departure was not related to Melissa. She would have scheduling conflicts with Wednesday season 2.

Latest reports on Scream 7 suggest that the film will be another reboot. Patrick Dempsey, who plays Sidney’s husband Mark Kincaid, is also reportedly on the list of actors they want to join in the film alongside Courteney Cox.

Kevin Williamson, who wrote Scream, scream 2 And Scream 4 I will come back to lead Scream 7.

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