"Scream 5" was previously the working title of the horror film sequel. But now the official title of the new flick is known.
The fifth film in the iconic "Scream" horror film series by director Wes Craven (1939-2015) will be called "Scream" again. That was the executive producer and screenwriter of the original, Kevin Williamson, 55, now known via Twitter. In contrast to the killer's white ghost mask however, the new one is blackAs at least one of the photos that Williamson also posted to illustrate his message suggests.
"The Legacy of Wes Craven"
He is excited to be reunited with Neve Campbell, 47, Courteney Cox, 56, David Arquette, 49 and Marley Shelton, 46 "and to work on it with a new team of filmmakers and an incredible new cast , with the upcoming relaunch of the franchise that is so close to my heart to carry on the Wes legacy, "Williamson proudly tells his followers. Another photo shows him with the US actresses Campbell and Cox, who also played leading roles in all four previous films.
The newcomer cast
In addition to the well-known stars, these newcomers will also be seen in the film: Melissa Barrera (30), Jenna Ortega (18), Jack Quaid (28), Kyle Gallner (34), Mason Gooding (24), Mikey Madison (21), Dylan Minnette (23), Sonia Ammar (21) and Jasmin Savoy Brown (26). This time it is directed by the duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (42) and Tyler Gillett (38) based on a script by James Vanderbilt (45, "Zodiac – Die Spur des Killers") and Guy Busick ("Castle Rock").
Since the surprise hit "Scream" in 1996, three sequels have appeared so far: "Scream 2" (1997), "Scream 3" (2000) and "Scream 4" (2011). The new "Scream" should start in "January 2022 in the cinemas".