After the abrupt departure of Melissa Ortega, Jenna Ortega and the director Christopher Landon of “Scream 7“, the future of the famous horror saga seemed doomed to failure. However, and after the recent confirmation of the return of Neve Campbellprotagonist of the first 5 installments, the new installment of the Ghostface story could be completely revived thanks to the possible arrival of another of the great stars of the franchise: Courtney Cox.
According to Variety, the only performer who has participated in each of the films screamas of now, is in talks to return as journalist Gale Weathers.
It is worth mentioning that unlike Neve Campbellwho did not participate in the sixth film due to a salary dispute with the film’s producers, Courtney Cox It has not “suffered” these inconveniences in any of the previous productions, so its return for a new installment seems extremely viable.
Scream 7 brings back its “heavyweights”
After the variety of controversies in which the production of the seventh installment of “scream“, such as the dismissal of Melissa Barrera for his pro-Palestine stance as well as the departure of Jenna Ortega Due to salary disputes, those responsible for the film put into action various “rescue” plans.
Among the most popular options was the reboot of the saga with completely new actors or the return of an actor or actors from the first films. However, and thanks to recent news, those in charge of the “Scream” saga decided to “dig up” an old acquaintance of the franchise: Sydney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell.
It was the same actress who announced her return to the saga that placed her at the top of the acting scene in Hollywood, with a message through her official Instagram account where she mentioned: “It has always been a wonder and an honor to be able to playing Sidney in the Scream movies.”
Despite the surprising news of the return of Campbella large number of fans of the franchise as well as Melissa Barrerathey reproached the actress for the lack of support towards Barrier when she was fired. Likewise, and based on the news of her return, various users promoted a “boycott” against the new film in support of Melissa.
Due to the above, and due to the controversy that haunts the saga, it seems that the producers decided to take “insurance” and bring back Courtney Cox to ensure the success of the seventh film.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to Campbell and the possible return of Cox, “Scream 7” will also feature the return of Kevin Williamsoncreator and writer of the first film, in the position of director.
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