It has been reported that franchise starNeve Campbellwill not return forScream 6, and while this news will disappoint many, her co-stars have been offering their support. In recent days,Screamlegacy stars like David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedyhave come to Campbell’s defense. They have praised Campbell for having the ability to walk away from an offer that she didn’t feel was fair to the value she brought to the popular horror franchise.
Speaking with Variety,Screamreboot starJasmin Savoy Brownjoined the others in backing Campbell’s choice. Brown relates to the difficulties working women face in Hollywood and has nothing but respect for Campbell declining an offer that did not make her happy. At the same time, Brown feels satisfied with the screenplay forScream 6and is optimistic that the sequel can succeed without Campbell’s return as Sidney.
“I absolutely respect her for that. I think that it’s hard to be a woman in this industry and in any industry at all. If any person, but especially any woman, feels that she deserves more — whether that’s a financial situation with work, out of a relationship, out of fill in the blank — if she can walk away, I support that. The script is fantastic and the franchise go on in a beautiful way.”
This means there will be just one confirmed legacy cast member that’s coming back forScream 6. Courteney Cox has previously said that she will be coming back as Gale in the sequel and similarly saidshe was satisfied with the script. Certain scenes may have since needed to be rewritten in light of Campbell’s franchise exit if she was planned to be involved with the new film.
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Neve Campbell Felt the Pay Was Too Low for Scream 6
Following swirling rumors of Neve Campbell rejectingScream 6, the actress put out a statement confirming the news. Campbell explained that the financial offer given to her was just too low and not indicative of the value she had brought to theScreamfranchise as essentially the face of the franchise. She also admitted that it was a “difficult” choice and thanked her fans for always giving her support throughout the past 25 years. PerDeadline, you can read Campbell’s statement below.
“Sadly I won’t be making the nextScreamfilm. As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes toScream.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 myScreamfans, 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."
It won’t include Campbell, butScream 6will be released on July 29, 2025.
