The dispute is over and Neve Campbell has confirmed her return in the new Scream movie

After much controversy linked to the production of the next film in the saga he shoutedessentially titled Screams 7it was learned that the legendary actress of the franchise, Neve Campbellhas officially confirmed her return as… Neve Campbell.

In addition to that, the original screenwriter, Kevin Williamson, who wrote the first two and also the fourth films of he shouted, was confirmed as director after the departure of Christopher Landon.

The specialized media say so Horizon of fiction, this news comes after a series of controversies. Undoubtedly the producers were quick to give the green light to the new creature in the saga. The problems started in November 2023 when the actress Melissa Barrara She posted some comments about the war between Israel and Hamas – in support of the Palestinian cause – after which she was “quietly excluded” from the project.

One day later, Jenna Ortegathat he was supposed to act and reprise his role as Scream VI, also jumped ship, citing scheduling excuses, although the real reason is believed to have been the firing of Barrera, her friend and castmate. Then-Deputy Director Christopher Landon also announced her departure shortly thereafter.

Before he shouted Previously, Campbell had sadly stated: “I won’t be in the next movie. he shouted. As a woman I have had to work very hard in my career to assert my worth, especially in the case of he shouted. “I believe that the (financial) offer that has been presented to me now does not match the value that I have placed on the film series,” she said somewhat devastated in a statement released by the press in Hollywood.

Campbell added that leaving the saga that brought him most fame had been a “difficult decision”. With a bittersweet taste, however, she assured that she was “eternally grateful” for “everything” the franchise has given her “over the last 25 years”.

After Campbell’s departure due to salary disputes, he took over the lead role Screams 6 Jenna Ortega. “It’s very clear, there are references to Sydney, obviously,” Ortega said. “We respect her and want the best for her. She is an actress and a person we missed and thought about.”