Following the departure of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega from ‘Scream 7’, the studio is exploring the return of Neve Campbell and Patrick Dempsey to reprise their roles. Spyglass Media’s decision to let go of Barrera due to controversial social media posts and Ortega’s scheduling conflicts with ‘Wednesday’ has left the project in flux. However, writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick are determined to salvage the film by revising the script to accommodate the absence of Barrera and Ortega’s characters, Sam and Tara Carpenter.
Neve Campbell, known for her role as Sidney Prescott, and Courteney Cox, who portrayed Gale Weathers, are among the original cast members the writers hope to bring back. Patrick Dempsey, who appeared in ‘Scream 3’, is also being considered for a return, although no negotiations have commenced. The potential inclusion of Matthew Lillard’s Stu Macher, a fan-favorite character from the first ‘Scream’ film, adds to the speculation surrounding the sequel’s storyline.
While the studio aims for a 2025 release, uncertainties loom over the project’s timeline and casting decisions. As discussions unfold, fans eagerly anticipate the potential reunion of iconic characters in the next chapter of the ‘Scream’ franchise.
