After the departure of Jenna Ortega, the actress may return to this horror saga, but on one condition!
Culture News After the departure of Jenna Ortega, the actress may return to this horror saga, but on one condition!
Success does not guarantee sustainability. Cinema is replete with examples of franchises that hit the wall when they were hits. The reasons can be multiple: financial, creative, linked to schedule inconsistencies or the sudden departure of certain key people. Today’s story falls squarely in this category.
Scream, a nearly thirty-year-old franchise
was born in 1996The horror franchise Scream returned regularly until 2011. That year, viewers were able to find out Scream IV, which takes the form of a reboot or disguised remake of the franchise. Every time, the idea is to offer A slasher movie in which the characters are chased by a killer dressed as a ghost And quite logically nicknamed Ghostface. The first feature film completely revived public interest in slasher movies, earned no less than $173 million at the box office. Two sequels, released in 1997 and 2000, continued in the same vein, grossing $172 and $161 million respectively. It should still be noted that the budget exploded, from 14 to 22 million dollars, then 40 million dollars for Scream 3. The Saga. Then took a break of eleven yearsThere is still hope to relaunch new series of films subject to certain rules.
Unfortunately, and despite a budget of 40 million, Scream IV was less well received and only brought in $97 million. The fourth opus, however, has regained credibility over the years, and many now believe it One of the best sequels. We have to wait another 11 years to see Scream in cinemas. Released in 2022, this new Scream film has been billed as a “relaunch” of the franchise, which however takes into account what has gone before. Directed by Tyler Gillette and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Scream 2022 revolves around Samantha Carpenter, who returns to her hometown of Woodsboro, the location of the original murder. In casting, so we got Melissa Barrera, Jenna OrtegaWith Jack Quaid and Mason Gooding, Mickey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jasmine Savoy Brown, Sonia Ammar and Kyle Gellner.
Various actors from the saga also return, such as Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. With a budget of just $24 million, Scream 2022 is a real hit, returned to the success of the debut and grossed $138.8 million. From 2023, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega return with Scream VI which is even better than its predecessor. With a budget of $35 million, the film by Tyler Gillette and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin draws crowds and bringing in about $169 million. In total, the Scream franchise grossed more than $910 million on a budget of $177 million. But, when everything seemed right for Scream VII to quickly go into production and achieve success.
Cascading departures, Scream 7 Who to save?
However, everything is not always so simple. currently, The next film is at an impasseBecause the two stars are no longer on the project. Melissa Garrera was fired For controversial comments on the current geopolitical situation, and Jenna Ortega packed up because she didn’t plan to return without her partner. Very difficult situation for Director Christopher Landon, who also decided to leave, his “dream job” had become “a nightmare.” So heads turned Neve Campbell, the actress who played Sidney Prescott In every film in the franchise except Scream VI. She didn’t want to go back believing that Payments were not made correctly Despite the importance of his character:
Unfortunately, I will not be participating in the next Scream movie. As a woman, I have had to work very hard in my career to establish my worth, especially when it comes to Scream. I felt the offer I was made did not match the value I brought to the franchise.
I know the tide is turning right now, and I imagine manufacturing is wondering how to ride out the storm. I wouldn’t be surprised to get a call. If they want to come back to me, it should be with a respectful offer that I will consider being consistent with what I bring to this franchise. (…) We will see. I took a strong stand a few years ago, and I still can’t believe they would have treated me the way I did if I was a man. I deserve some consideration for holding this franchise for so long. (…). She revealed recently.
She added that the Scream films meant a lot to the audience, Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson and the entire cast and that she would be very sad to see the franchise end this way. For now, we don’t know what will happen to Scream 7, or whether or not Neve Campbell will return her.. patience
