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TheScreamfranchise has craved its name in horror history with its blend of suspense, dark humor, and unexpected plot twists. Now, Ghostface is one of the most iconic slasher villains in cinema, having become a part of popular culture since 1996. After six iconic films and even a television show, the franchise is gearing up for its seventh installment.
Since the start, central to the plot of the films has been Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, the enduring final girl who seems to outwit the cunning plots of Ghostface with finesse and charm. A staple part of the franchise, the actress has appeared in all butScream VI, reportedly due to a pay dispute.
Now set to return in the upcoming seventh installment of the horror slasher franchise, Campbell will now have portrayed her character for over 25 years. While fans were disappointed to not see the familiar face in the last film, they are excited to see how Campbell’s inclusion in the upcoming film will turn out and what the franchise has left in store for them.
Yet, given the recent announcement of the film along with the actress’ return, several questions have come up, the most significant of them being how many of the original cast members will return and how much would Campbell be paid. So without, further ado, here is what we know aboutScream VII.
Who is in the Cast ofScream VII?
WhileScream VIIhas been announced, the complete details of the film are still being kept under wraps.Melissa BarreraandJenna Ortegajoined the franchise in the fifth installment and held integral roles in the sixth film. However, while both were supposed to reprise their roles in the seventh, they are not part of the franchise anymore.
Back in November last year, it was revealed thatBarrera was fired after she made a series of postsin support of Palestine, resharing posts that accused Israel of ‘genocide and ethnic cleansing’. Spyglass Media Group soon cut ties with the actress, stating the following toVarietyabout the actress’ alleged antisemitism.
Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.
Following her firing, Jenna Ortega too exited the project. While some sources alleged that Ortega was facing scheduling issues withWednesday,The Hollywood Reporterreported that the actress’ exit was due to her demanding a bigger paycheck from the franchise.
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As for the rest of the cast, the original actress and lead,Neve Campbellalready announced her involvement after having prior exited the franchise due to discriminatory pay. In anInstagrampost on 12 March this year, Campbell revealed she will be back as Sydney Prescott inScream VII.
Meanwhile, another original star,Courtney Cox, who has appeared in everyScreamfilm till now revealed toVarietythat she has notsigned on the flick yet. While she is excited about the future of the franchise and knows what is going on behind the scenes, we don’t really know whether theFriendsalum will say yes to the film. As we await more details about the cast, industry scooperDaniel Richtmanreported that Patrick Dempsey, who played Campbell’s romantic interest inScream III, is also in talks to return.
How Much is Neve Campbell Being Paid?
Apart from Ghostface, Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott is one of the best parts of theScreamfranchise. As the ultimate ‘final girl’, Prescott has long become a symbol of resilience and survival, reflecting themes of trauma, empowerment, and overcoming the odds.
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So while having her on board is one of the best news fans of the franchise have ever received in a while, many wonder what her current pay is after she skippedScream VIdue to a pay dispute. Back in 2022, the actress famously toldPEOPLE,
I honestly don’t believe that if I were a man and had done five installments of a huge blockbuster franchise over 25 years that the number that I was offered would be the number that would be offered to a man.
After Spyglass faced much backlash and hate from fans for not paying enough to actors, including in the case of Jenna Ortega, Campbell revealed to PEOPLE that the tone of negotiations had completely changed when she was approached for the seventh film.
I’m really grateful that the studio heard me when I talked about pay discrepancy and when I talked about [Scream VInegotiations] not feeling respectful…But they started out in a strong place [Scream VII negotiations], so that was lovely.
While we know she is being paid a higher sum than what she previously earned, the exact amount is unknown. PreviouslyForbeshad reported that her co-star Courtney Cox reportedly made a million dollars for the first film, $5 million for the sequel, and $7 million forScream III. So Campbell’s earnings might have been similar in previous films, although there was no back end during the threequel (viaVariety).
What Can We Expect from the UpcomingScream VII?
After Ghostface reached New York City inScream VI, all the way over from Woodsbro, the directors of the film Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett had expressed toDeadlinethat there is hope to have another film in the horror franchise. With a script from Guy Busick, director Christopher Landon was roped in shortly by Spyglass Media, but it was not revealed as to what exactlyScream VIIwould be about.
After Jenna Ortega exited the franchise and Melissa Barrera was fired, the script was reported to have undergone some serious changes. But with Neve Campbell’s return to the franchise, the actress revealed exclusively toETthat the horror slasher tale would begoing back to its roots keeping Sidney Prescott in the limelight.
We are going to follow Sidney.They did pitch the concept to me, and it’s the reason that I jumped on board.
As for the directing credits, Landon exited the film shortly after Barrera and Ortega (seeThe Hollywood Reporter). Currently, the film is being helmed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the screenplay for the originalScreamfilm that kickstarted this franchise. Although it will be his second directing credit,Screamalum like Courtney Cox and Campbell both expressed their delight in Williamson returning to direct the upcoming sequel.
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The film is supposed to start filming in December this year (viaIndieWire), and we can hardly wait to see how the story unfolds, which familiar faces return, and what new twists and scaresScream VIIwill bring to the iconic slasher franchise.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
