After months of uncertainty, we can finally report that the gang is back together. Neve Campbell has officially signed on to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in the upcoming movie Scream 5. Campbell confirmed the news via social media.
“After spending time speaking with Radio Silence, they have shown such love, respect and admiration for Wes Craven and all that he’s created in the Scream franchise. I am beyond excited to step back into the role of Sidney Prescott and return to Woodsboro.”
Campbell joins original actors David Arquette and Courtney Cox. New cast members include Jack Quaid (“The Boys”) and Melissa Barrera (“In The Heights”), and Jenna Ortega(“You”).
From directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, the duo behind 2019’s genre hit Ready or Not, and writer James Vanderbilt comes the next installment of the Scream franchise set to arrive in theaters January 14, 2022, from Spyglass and Paramount.
Kevin Williamson and Chad Villella of Radio Silence, are executive producing. Project X Entertainment’s Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, and William Sherak are producing Scream 5.
