Director Speaks Out on Jena Ortega and Melissa Barrera's Departure from 'Scream 7'
Filmmaker Kevin Williamson speaks out on the departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera from the Scream franchise, leaving the future of the Carpenter sisters uncertain.
In a chat with Screen Rant, Williamson admitted that losing Barrera and Ortega, who played Sam and Tara Carpenter respectively, was quite a blow. He confessed his confusion over what could come next for the seventh sequel, stating, "It was sort of, 'Well, what's going to happen?"
Following the exit of the Carpenter sisters, writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick thought it was high time to bring the OG Sidney Prescott, Neve Campbell's iconic character, back to life for the upcoming horror thriller.
"And then this idea to bring Sidney Prescott back - and not just bring her back, but to focus on her character, tell her story of who she is today - that got really exciting for me," shared Williamson. "I think other people got really excited about it too."
With Campbell set to be reunited with Courtney Cox in the new slasher, the film is poised to revisit the story of the original Scream heroine, offering fans a fresh perspective on her journey. Although the reasons behind Barrera and Ortega's departures remain a topic of discussion, the creative team is confident that the shift in focus to Sidney Prescott will add a new layer of intrigue to the Scream series.
- Williamson expressed his curiosity about the potential storyline for the seventh Scream sequel, as the departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera left him questioning, "What's going to happen?"
- In light of the Carpenter sisters' exit, the creative team decided to bring back the original Scream heroine, Neve Campbell's iconic character, Sidney Prescott, for a fresh and intriguing take on her story in the upcoming horror thriller.
- The news of Sidney Prescott's return has generated excitement among fans, as they eagerly anticipate her reunion with Courtney Cox in the new slasher, promising a fresh perspective on the story of the world-renowned entertainment figure.
