Zuckerman Sisters Writing After 'Scream 7's $200M+ Success

Deadline • March 31, 2026 • entertainment

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Spyglass is developing the eighth installment of the Scream franchise, with Lilla and Nora Zuckerman set as writers.
The Zuckerman sisters have notable experience as showrunners and writers on popular series like Poker Face, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Suits, Fringe, and Prodigal Son.
Scream 7 recently surpassed $200 million at the global box office, marking the first time a Scream film has crossed this milestone in its 30-year history.
The seventh film, which featured Neve Campbell’s return as Sidney and was directed by original scribe Kevin Williamson, opened to a franchise record $97.2 million globally.
The new Scream 7 cast included Isabel May, Courteney Cox, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, and Matthew Lillard, with the Zuckermans represented by UTA and Lichter Grossman Nichols.