Overview

• Alison Brie criticized the franchise’s elevated survival rate and argued that only two of the ‘core four’ protagonists should remain by Scream 7.
• The upcoming installment has locked in return engagements for David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley and Neve Campbell after earlier departures and disputes.
• During her appearance on the Shut Up Evan podcast, Brie also pitched a comeback for her Rebecca Walters character from Scream 4.
• Jenna Ortega is sidelined by scheduling conflicts and pay disagreements and Melissa Barrera remains off the roster following her 2023 firing over social-media posts.
• Other franchise alumni including Parker Posey and Sarah Michelle Gellar have publicly expressed interest in joining the legacy-heavy cast, sparking fan speculation.