Neve Campbell has explained why she’s returning to the Scream franchise. The actor, who played lead character Sindey Prescott in the slasher franchise’s first five films, announced in June 2022 she had walked away from the role over a pay dispute with the studio behind the series. At the time, Campbell was attached to star in the sixth film, but dropped out, stating that the studio’s offer “did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise”.
She told her followers: “As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream.” But in March 2024, Campbell revealed she would be reprising the role of Sidney in the forthcoming seventh instalment, telling her followers: “It’s always been such a blast and an honour to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. “My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned.
I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled.” Campbell has now elaborated on her reason for returning. Speaking to People , the star suggested the studio offered her a salary that was much more in line with what she deserved, saying: “I was really grateful that they came back to me in a respectful way.
I think that means a lot to women and to society. I’m grateful to be able to step into Sidney’s shoes again and tell her story.” Campbell also sa.
