The horror genre is built on long-running franchises, and many of the best horror movies have received new sequels in recent years. Scream is definitely in that category, with the filmmakers at Radio Silence carrying on Wes Craven’s legacy with two new slashers. Scream VI broke box office records for the franchise, but it was also the first installment of the franchise without Neve Campbell’s final girl. And the movie’s writers have explained how Sidney Prescott would have factored into the movie’s story prior to the House of Cards actress’ departure.
Hardcore fans were bummed when Neve Campbell announced she wasn’t returning for Scream VI, citing a pay dispute. It was almost impossible to imagine a sequel without its protagonist, but the New York City-set Scream movie did just that. But fans have been left to wonder what Sidney would have been up to if negotiations ended up better than they did. The writers and producer recently spoke to ComicBook about the slasher as it became available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, with writer James Vanderbilt offering some insight by saying:
