Scream 7 Rewrites, Neve Campbell Salary and Melissa Barrera's Firing
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- "Scream 7," the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise, is projected to debut with $45 million to $50 million in North America, potentially marking the series' best opening and highlighting the successful revival by Paramount and Spyglass.
- The film's production faced significant challenges, including the firing of star Melissa Barrera over controversial social media posts, Jenna Ortega's departure due to scheduling conflicts, and the original director Christopher Landon's exit following death threats, leading to a major script overhaul.
- Franchise veteran Kevin Williamson took over directing duties, co-writing the screenplay with Guy Busick to accommodate the loss of key cast members, with the rewrite costing around $500,000; Neve Campbell returned with a $7 million salary,
