Scream 7 Cast Adding Isabel May As Sydney Prescott’s Daughter

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Scream 7 Cast Adding Isabel May As Sydney Prescott's Daughter

Key Takeaways

  • Isabel May joins Neve Campbell in Scream 7 as Sidney Prescott’s daughter.
  • Scream 7 will be directed by Kevin Williamson.
  • The release date for Scream 7 is February 27, 2026.

As a die-hard fan of the Scream franchise, I am beyond thrilled to learn that Isabel May has joined Neve Campbell in Scream 7 as Sidney Prescott’s daughter! With my extensive knowledge of the series, dating back to the early 90s when the first film was released, I can confidently say this new development is a game-changer.

A fresh face has joined the cast of the upcoming movie, “Scream 7”. This latest addition will share the screen with Neve Campbell, portraying a character with a substantial connection to her character, Sidney Prescott.

The announcement for Scream 7, following the acclaimed release of its sixth installment, was made some months later. Original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who revitalized the Scream series with their work on the fifth and sixth films, were no longer at the helm as director Christopher Landon took over. The plan was to have Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega reprise their roles as Sam and Tara Carpenter from the previous two films. However, Scream 7 faced changes when Barrera was let go following her social media posts expressing support for Palestine, which producers deemed antisemitic. The next day, Ortega departed due to alleged scheduling conflicts and salary disagreements.

As an avid fan, I was thrilled when the Scream franchise decided to bring back Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott for Scream 7, a role she had declined for the sixth installment due to salary disagreements. In the realm of future updates, reported by Daniel Richtman in November 2024, the star of the Yellowstone franchise, Isabel May, is set to join Campbell, possibly portraying Sidney Prescott’s daughter in a new role. The trades verified Richtman’s report, with Deadline confirming that May’s deal for playing Sidney Prescott’s daughter has been sealed.

May is most famously recognized for her shared lead character as the awkward Katie Cooper in the Netflix sitcom “Alexa & Katie”. She also appeared as a series regular role in the prequel series of Yellowstone titled “1883” and its successor “1923”. Comic book enthusiasts might recall that May was chosen for the Wonder Twins movie alongside Riverdale’s KJ Apa. However, the production of this HBO Max movie was halted by Warner Bros., as they deemed it too specific for the audience and aimed to prioritize all DC films with a “theatrical-first strategy.

As a longtime fan of the Scream series, I’m thrilled to share that Kevin Williamson, the mastermind behind the first two films, is back for Scream 7. He initially collaborated with Wes Craven on the initial installments and returned to script Scream 4 in 2011, over a decade after his notes for Scream 3 were largely disregarded by another writer. This time around, James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, who penned Scream 5 and 6, are returning along with Williamson as an executive producer for this exciting new chapter in the franchise.

Indeed, there’s a possibility that Scream 7 might need to regain the favor of some viewers. Not all were in agreement with the choice to dismiss Barrera from Scream 7, suggesting it was an act of political censorship and claiming her statements about the Israel-Gaza conflict were misrepresented. Some spectators advocated for a boycott of Scream 7 due to Barrera’s departure, and Campbell’s return may not be enough to draw them back in. However, there are surely fans who are indifferent to these production choices and can’t wait to see what the Scream series comes up with next. The ultimate effect of these creative modifications on the ticket sales for Scream 7 is yet to be determined.

Scream 7 is scheuled to be released in theaters on February 27, 2026.

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2024-11-21 21:13