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rogueslayer452Neve Campbell has accepted to return for Scream 7, with Kevin Williamson returning to direct.
Can't say I'm surprised by this development, just sorely disappointed. :/
I had hoped that she would continue to refuse any possibility of returns to the franchise in solidarity with Melissa and Jenna no matter how good of a deal was being offered, but unfortunately this just proves that money talks. Did I want Neve back and to be properly paid what she is rightfully owed? Of course. But not like this. Not at the expense of the unfair treatment of another actress. I know the entertainment industry is a business and actors need to work for a living, but with the current circumstances with the controversy surrounding Scream 7 this is not a good look all around. I love the Scream franchise and Sidney Prescott is among my favorite horror movie final girl protagonists, but this feels incredibly hollow and opportunistic, reeking of desperation. Honestly, this whole mess has soured me to any future installments of the franchise underneath Spyglass, and unless there is a sincere apology coming from them to Melissa Barrera and reinstating both her and Jenna as their main leads once again (along with the rest of the Core Four) I will maintain that Scream 6 is the final movie for me. It's sad that we'll never get what was originally planned for Sam and Tara for the conclusion of their trilogy, but the sixth movie did end nicely. Still, it's a damn shame.
Meanwhile, Melissa Barrera has a few projects set to premiere soon, the most anticipated seems to be Abigail which is to premiere April 19th. It is yet another horror movie, so if nothing else she'll be well established in the horror genre.
Can't say I'm surprised by this development, just sorely disappointed. :/
I had hoped that she would continue to refuse any possibility of returns to the franchise in solidarity with Melissa and Jenna no matter how good of a deal was being offered, but unfortunately this just proves that money talks. Did I want Neve back and to be properly paid what she is rightfully owed? Of course. But not like this. Not at the expense of the unfair treatment of another actress. I know the entertainment industry is a business and actors need to work for a living, but with the current circumstances with the controversy surrounding Scream 7 this is not a good look all around. I love the Scream franchise and Sidney Prescott is among my favorite horror movie final girl protagonists, but this feels incredibly hollow and opportunistic, reeking of desperation. Honestly, this whole mess has soured me to any future installments of the franchise underneath Spyglass, and unless there is a sincere apology coming from them to Melissa Barrera and reinstating both her and Jenna as their main leads once again (along with the rest of the Core Four) I will maintain that Scream 6 is the final movie for me. It's sad that we'll never get what was originally planned for Sam and Tara for the conclusion of their trilogy, but the sixth movie did end nicely. Still, it's a damn shame.
Meanwhile, Melissa Barrera has a few projects set to premiere soon, the most anticipated seems to be Abigail which is to premiere April 19th. It is yet another horror movie, so if nothing else she'll be well established in the horror genre.
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Date: 2024-03-17 04:36 pm (UTC)I mean, that would have been the proper thing to do, considering why she was fired from the movie. Sure, this is a job that pays but it's not like Neve and Kevin are hurting for money. They could have declined the offer.
I just have that bitter feeling that Neve is most likely taking money that would've belonged to Melissa and Jenna combined. Never mind that Melissa has gone on record publicly supporting Neve when she turned down the opportunity to return for Scream 6 for not getting fairly paid, this must be a huge slap in the face.
Everything about this! I do think they were only able to offer Neve more money because they didn't have to pay Melissa or Jenna. Neve staying quiet and accepting an offer to come back shows she doesn't care much about fairness or supporting others :/