Nev Campbell Get ready to face off against Ghostface again. Although both scream (2022) and scream six Focusing on a new generation of teenagers being stalked by a masked killer, Campbell revealed to ET’s Rachel Smith that the seventh installment will take the series back to its roots and focus on Sidney, the protagonist of the first four films. ·Prescott.
“We’re going to follow Sidney,” Campbell confirmed, adding that the idea is the same as Jamie Lee Curtis’ high-profile return to the role of Laurie Strode in “Sidney.” halloween Franchise, 40 years after the original.
“They did pitch the concept to me, and that’s why I came on board,” added Campbell, who admitted she hasn’t received the final script yet but hopes to do so this week.
Campbell happily admits, “I love these movies, it’s so much fun to be a part of, and I’m so grateful for them, I never imagined being a part of a movie that lasted for decades.”
first scream It was released in theaters nearly 30 years ago in 1996.
“The fans are crazy, they’re incredible and passionate about these movies,” she added. “I’m so excited to give them a new one!”
the seventh scream The film is set to begin production in December and will be directed by Kevin Williamson, who scream, scream 2 and Scream 4. He joined as a producer scream 3, scream (2022) and Scream six.
No other actors other than Campbell have been confirmed for the sequel, and she remained coy when asked about other legacy characters returning with a cheeky “maybe.”
These actors include Courteney Cox – played ruthless reporter Gale Weathers in six previous films, and Patrick Dempsey – who hasn’t been seen since scream 3 back in 2000, but his character Mark Kincaid has been omitted several times in the more recent sequels, revealing that he is Sidney’s husband and the father of her children. Cox and Dempsey have been in talks to reprise their roles with Campbell.
When Campbell returns to the old reboot scream (2022), she is conspicuously absent scream six After a salary dispute occurs. The actress publicly stated in 2022 that she regretted not returning because she “felt that the offers that were made to me were not equal to the value that I brought to the series.” In a rare move, Spyglass Media Group, the production studio behind the film, listened to Campbell and made her an appropriate offer for the next sequel.
this Party of five The actress admitted it was “very satisfying” to be heard by the studio. “I’m very grateful that they accepted this issue. [Scream VI] It just doesn’t feel right. After decades of owning a franchise, I can’t help but feel undervalued and underpaid and know that something like this doesn’t happen to a person. To me, walking on that set just didn’t make sense. So, I’m glad I stood up for myself,” Campbell said, before adding that she hopes it inspires others in the industry as well.
At 50 years old, Campbell’s career is booming and he’s busier than ever. In addition to returning full-time for a third season on Netflix Lincoln Loyerr, and the upcoming scream sequel, she is promoting her new documentary, swan songFollowing the National Ballet of Canada’s production of Swan Lake, as the dancers address issues of racism and sexism. Campbell serves as executive producer on the project.
“I saw nutcracker “When I was six years old, I started doing ballet and my dad got me as a Christmas present and I said, ‘I have to do this,'” Campbell shared. A dancer part-time, although her Robert Altman films did combine the two passions, company2003, which showed a dancer’s life in a dance company over the course of a year.
“I’m happy to be a part of [Swan Lake] And being able to honor the dancers and really let people know more about what incredible athletes and artists these people are,” Campbell shared.
swan song Now in theaters and available on demand.
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