It will be titled simply Scream the fifth installment of the famous horror/slasher saga started in 1996 by Wes Craven. Announcing it via a message on Twitter was Kevin Williamson himself, the historic creator/screenwriter of the franchise, here serving as executive producer.
Kevin Williamson inoltre ha confermato la conclusione delle riprese del nuovo film di cui dice di essere veramente entusiasta e ha aggiunto: "Credo che Wes sarebbe stato orgoglioso del film che stanno realizzando Matt e Tyler. Sono felice di riunirmi con Neve, Courteney, David e Marley e di lavorare al fianco di un nuovo team di registi e attori che si sono uniti per continuare l'eredità di Wes con l'imminente rilancio di questo franchise che mi sta tanto a cuore".
Written by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) and Guy Busick (Till Death Do Us Part, Castle Rock), Scream is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directors of Ready or Not.
The new installment of the franchise continues the story conceived by Wes Craven, and in the iconic role of Sidney Prescott there will again be Neve Campbell. The Canadian actress will star alongside two other main actors from the saga namely David Arquette and Courteney Cox, who will play deputy sheriff Dewey Riley and journalist Gale Weathers, respectively.
The three actors are joined by Jack Quaid, Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Dylan Minnette, Mikey Madison, and Mason Gooding.
William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein are the producers of the film along with Radio Silence, a trio consisting of Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Chad Villela.
Scream 5 will be released in 2021 through Paramount Pictures.
Directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) is the first film in the saga consisting of four chapters. It stars Sidney Prescott, a girl haunted by a psychopathic serial killer who wears a Halloween costume (Ghostface).
That's a wrap on Scream, which I'm excited to announce is the official title of the next movie! Nearly 25 years ago, when I wrote Scream and Wes Craven brought it to life, I could not have imagined the lasting impact it would have on you, the fans. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/RCuhVUclG4
- Kevin Williamson (@kevwilliamson) November 18, 2020
