Neve Campbellis just as happy asScreamfans are about her return in the long-running horror franchise’s next film.
“I was really grateful that they came back to me in a respectful way.
I think that means a lot to women and to society.

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I’m grateful to be able to step in into Sidney’s shoes again and tell her story.”
“And it means more than I could ever have imagined to some people.”
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“I made a strong statement a few years ago,” she later said.
Campbell announced her return forScream 7in March of this year.
“Im so excited to announce this news!!!
Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!!
“Campbell posted on Instagramalong with a cover page for an “UntitledScream7” script.
“Its always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in theScreammovies.
My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned.”
I never would have predicted what it would become.
Or that I would be directing the seventh installment of the franchise.
Thank you to all theScreamfans.
You are the gift that keeps giving.”
Campbell returns to the series after the departure of 2022’sScreamandScream VIleading ladiesMelissa BarreraandJenna Ortega.
Meanwhile,Ortega will not be appear inScream 7due to a scheduling conflict.