New Addition to the Cast
A new star has joined the cast of Scream 7. This upcoming horror movie is the latest installment in the iconic slasher franchise that began in the 1990s. The series made its return to theaters in 2022 with the legacy sequel, Scream, followed by a sequel set in New York City in 2023. Scream 7 will see the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, a longtime survivor of Ghostface, after she sat out the previous entry due to a pay dispute. The film will be directed by original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, with a screenplay written by Guy Busick, who co-wrote the previous two installments alongside James Vanderbilt.
According to Deadline, Mckenna Grace, known for her role in The Handmaid's Tale, has joined the cast of Scream 7 in an undisclosed role. She will be part of an ensemble that includes Isabel May from 1883 as Sidney Prescott's daughter, along with Celeste O’Connor from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Asa Germann from Gen V, both in undisclosed roles.
What This Means For Scream 7
The Sequel Is Gathering A Younger Cast
The new movie is assembling an entirely fresh cast around Neve Campbell, following the introduction of a quartet of young survivors known as the Core Four in the previous two installments. However, two of those stars will not be returning. Melissa Barrera, who portrayed Sam Carpenter, was controversially fired after sharing pro-Palestine social media posts, and Jenna Ortega, who played Sam's sister Tara, departed the project shortly thereafter.
The remaining Core Four members, twins Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin, played by Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown, have not yet been confirmed to return for Scream 7.
So far, all new cast members have been around the same age as the actress playing Sidney's daughter, suggesting that the core ensemble in the upcoming movie will consist of teenagers, similar to the casts of the original 1996 Scream, 2011's Scream 4, and the 2022 legacy sequel. If the new film follows the same structure as its predecessors, it is likely that Mckenna Grace's character will either be revealed as the Ghostface killer or fall victim to the latest knife-wielding murderer.
Our Take On The Scream 7 Casting Announcement
Mckenna Grace Is An Asset To The Franchise
With this latest casting announcement, Scream 7 has added a significant talent to its roster. At just 18 years old, Mckenna Grace has already appeared in over sixty film and television titles. In addition to her Emmy-nominated performance as Esther Keyes in The Handmaid's Tale, she has substantial experience in the horror genre, having starred in projects like The Haunting of Hill House, Annabelle Comes Home, and Malignant. Her comedic skills, showcased in roles in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (also featuring O'Connor), Young Sheldon, and Fuller House, will also enhance the satire that Scream is known for.
Scream 7 Details
- Release Date: February 27, 2026
- Main Genre: Horror
- Cast: Neve Campbell
- Character(s): Gale Weathers, Sidney Prescott, Ghostface Voice, Kirby Reed, Uncredited
- Director: Kevin Williamson
- Writers: Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt
- Studio(s): Spyglass Media Group
- Distributor(s): Paramount Pictures
Scream 7 continues the legacy of this iconic horror franchise, delving deeper into the chilling narrative established in previous installments. As the seventh film, it aims to expand and explore new facets of the series’ themes while maintaining its signature suspense and intrigue.
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