As 2023 draws to an end, the hush-hush and news surrounding Scream VII have been nothing short of cloak-and-dagger. With fanatics of the franchise brimming with questions, the most electrifying query hovers: Will Neve Campbell resurrect her iconic role as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7? Though the actress has been fairly tight-lipped regarding her comeback, whispers have recently emerged that she’s covertly in talks for a return to the beloved horror franchise.

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At the Denver Fan Expo, Neve Campbell (who didn’t appear in Scream 6 due to a pay dispute with Paramount Pictures) shrouded her potential reentry into the Scream franchise with an impenetrable haze, asserting it was off-limits for chatter. Of course, this cryptic behaviour only fans the embers of fan theory and speculation. What is she hiding, and why can’t she talk about her involvement in the future of the horror franchise?

All this has led to a few scoopers claiming to have news about her return in the sequels. But this isn’t some lone-wolf whisper either; it joins an ensemble of intel that accurately heralded Christopher Landon’s directorial involvement months before it was announced.

That said, while these rumours are both compelling and vexing, circulating through the nebulous channels of social media and fan forums, the origin of the information, attributed to a “reliable source”, gives one pause. While this individual had previously leaked accurate details regarding Christopher Landon’s involvement, albeit anonymously, there’s no real guarantee that he is correct this time.

Always take rumours with a grain of salt.

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Although the strikes in the entertainment industry have been cited as a possible reason for the absence of official news on Neve Campbell’s involvement in Scream 7, fans believe she was still tired up to her contracts for The Lincoln Lawyer and Twisted Metal. Of course, the announcement that she won’t be returning for The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 means that her schedule has now opened up. So there’s hope.

As the face of the franchise, there’s no doubt that her absence in Scream 6 was felt. Bringing her back only makes sense.

All this said, Neve Campbell might very well be keeping a significant secret. Let’s hope we see her return alongside the Core Four: Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.

Tell us, would you like to see Neve Campbell return in Scream 7?

Is Neve Campbell Returning for Scream 7? Written by Jarrod Saunders for Fortress of Solitude