Absent from “Scream VI” due to salary conflicts, could Neve Campbell reprise her role in the 7th film? Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter and creator of the first parts, is campaigning for it!
In June 2022, when Scream 6 has been announced for 4 months, Neve Campbell, the famous interpreter of Sidney Prescott announces that she will not be in the casting for the sixth episode of the horrific saga launched in 1996.
The actress then explains to the magazine People making this decision after Paramount refused to increase his salary. “Unfortunately, I won’t be doing the next Scream movie. I felt that the offer presented did not match the value I brought to the franchise. It was a very difficult decision. As a woman, I’ve had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my worth, especially when it comes to Scream.”
Scream 6 is therefore released in theaters in March 2023 without the main heroine of the franchise created by Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson. The film grossed $168 million at the international box office and became the third highest-grossing film in the saga behind Scream and Scream 2.
Podcast guest Happy Horror Timescreenwriter, producer and director Kevin Williamson said he “totally respects the decision” of Neve Campbell and hopes the studio offers her better pay to return to her iconic role.
“I know exactly where she’s coming from, I know her well. I love her, and what she did was the right decision. I love everyone involved in Scream and all I can say is c “is that you have to give her the money. That’s what I would do, I would give her the money so that she comes back”.
He adds : “I’m sure they can agree on a number that will make both bets happy, so hopefully one day they will find a solution.”
For his part, Kevin Williamson no longer officiates as a screenwriter since the fifth installment of the horror saga. The latter, on the other hand, is the executive producer of the new films.
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Asked about the sequel he would have liked to offer Sidney if Neve Campbell had continued the adventure, Williamson replied: “Scream IV, V, and VI would have been about Sidney Prescott’s love story, and there would have been talk of her falling in love, getting married, and it’s all about her marriage when those murders start happening again. produce.
The question would have been whether the man she is in love with is the killer again. Is she redoing Billy Loomis? Does she always make the wrong decisions? Does she always pick the bad guy?”
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The latter concludes by stating that if Neve Campbell finally returns to the saga and resumes his role, he is “absolutely determined” that his character will have a happy ending.
Announced just after the release of Scream VI, Scream 7 will be directed by Christopher Landon (Happy Birthdead). It is not yet known if Jenna Ortega, who plays Tara, the heroine’s sister, will be back.
On the other hand, Melissa Barrera (Sam) is more than ready for the future. No screenwriter is yet attached to the project and with the WGA and SGA strike currently paralyzing Hollywood, the feature film will likely not be released until late 2024 or even 2025.