Neve Campbell Announces She's NOT Returning For 'Scream 6'

For the first time in the franchise’s 25-year history, Sidney Prescott will NOT be appearing in one of Scream’s feature films.

Neve Campbell, the actress behind the series’ lead character, has shared a statement with Deadline to confirm she won’t be appearing in Scream 6, which is slated to release next March.

“Sadly I won’t be making the next Scream film. As a woman, I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream.

I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise. It’s been a very difficult decision to move on.

To all my Scream fans, I love you. You’ve always been so incredibly supportive to me. I’m forever grateful to you and to what this franchise has given me over the past 25 years.”

- Neve Campbell

Neve’s departure from the film will make Courteney Cox the only actor from the 1996 original to appear in the next instalment.

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Cox will be joined by the remaining cast from Scream (2022), including Billy Loomis’ daughter Sam (Melissa Berrera), her step-sister Tara (Jenna Ortega), and twins Mindy and Chad (Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding).

In a twist that feels adequate for the murder/mystery/slasher franchise, Hayden Panettiere (best known for her stint on Heroes) will be reprising her role from Scream 4, proving the rule that 'no body = no confirmed kill'.

Scream 6 will be slashing its way into theatres on March 31, 2023.

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