Some exciting updates have surfaced about MTV’s Scream: The Series. The network has ordered 10 episodes, set to air in July, as revealed by screenwriter Jaime Paglia via Twitter (before the tweet mysteriously vanished). Here’s what we know so far:

The Opening Kill (Spoiler Alert!)

Bella Thorne, playing Nina Patterson, sparked controversy when it was suggested she would “remake” Drew Barrymore’s iconic opening scene from Scream. While she’s confirmed as the opening kill, producers emphasize this isn’t a simple retread but a fresh take.

The Mask

MTV’s Mina Lefevre shared insights about the mask’s evolution with Entertainment Weekly.

“It’s a darker, more grounded, organic version of the original mask. We wanted it to feel on par with modern horror while nodding to what made the original iconic.”

While some fans are embracing this evolution, others are less than thrilled about the departure from the classic Ghostface look.

The Leaked Script

Bleeding Cool obtained pages from the pilot titled Red Roses, written by Jill Blotevogel. The plot channels the spirit of the 1996 film while updating it for a modern audience:

• Opening Scene: A murder reveals a town’s dark past.
• New Characters: Noah, reminiscent of Randy Meeks, brings a meta perspective, remarking, “Slasher movies burn bright and fast. TV needs to stretch things out.”
• Modern Twists: The show incorporates iPhones, social media, and a comedic Siri spoof.

The central storyline involves a viral YouTube video gone wrong, disrupting 16-year-old Aubrey Jensen’s life and unearthing sinister consequences.

What Are You Expecting?

With a reimagined mask, a self-aware script, and a social media-driven storyline, Scream: The TV Series aims to bring the meta-franchise to a new generation. Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on social media!

Update: After publishing this article, some of the show’s stars—Carlson Young, Brienne Tju, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Willa Fitzgerald, and Amadeus Serafini—started following us on Twitter!