Neve Campbell, the face of Sidney Prescott and the heart of the Scream franchise, has confirmed that she’s in early negotiations to return for Scream 5. In a recent interview, Campbell shared insights about her discussions with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the creative duo behind Ready or Not.

“We’re having conversations – I have been approached about it. The timing’s a bit challenging because of COVID. You know, we only started the conversation maybe a month and a half ago, so it’s going to take some time to figure out how it’s all going to work out… We’re negotiating, so we’ll see,” said Campbell.

What sets this approach apart is the filmmakers’ heartfelt homage to the late Wes Craven. “The two directors wrote me a very touching letter about Wes Craven and how he was such an inspiration to them and how they really want to honor him, and that meant a great, great deal to me. So we’ll see. Hopefully, we can all see eye to eye on the project and find a way to make it.”

Campbell further reflected on her journey with the franchise:

“I’m so grateful for these films… I love Sidney Prescott. It’s always fun for me to step back in her shoes, and it’s always fun for me to see the cast come back and make one of these films again and try to make another good one.”

With Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett at the helm, fans can hope that Scream 5 will carry forward Craven’s legacy while introducing fresh elements to the beloved slasher series.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes