scream will return to the big screen with a new movie, which will feature the original cast. Will this be the last or will we see more stories in the future?
Since he came to the film industry, scream became one of the most iconic films of the horror and slasher genre. After several films that reached the big screen, some more successful than others, the franchise returns with its original cast, the one that starred in the story presented in 1996. Without a doubt, there are high expectations regarding this return, and the fans they want to see if this film lives up to the original. While we warmed up the engines, screenwriter Kevin Williamson revealed some details about it, and about the future of the saga.
Screenwriter Kevin Williamson, responsible for the first installment of Scream, revealed that he hopes this new film in the series will not be the last. This was revealed during a talk with US Weekly, where he pointed out that this fifth installment of the franchise, which will hit theaters only in January 2022, has incredible potential for a sequel. However, he revealed that this decision is out of his control. Still, he hopes this franchise can continue for several years on the big screen, scaring and surprising slasher fans.
At the same time, the screenwriter assured that he was very happy that Halloween is also back in the movies, since Scream is a clear tribute to this film. “I think there is a space for these franchises and as long as we can have new original stories on the board, I still believe that franchises can survive,” he assured during the interview.
Your job at the franchise
Since his work on the first Scream, screenwriter Kevin Williamson remained a creative force on several films that were part of the franchise. Not only did he work on the film that started this slasher, but he was also part of its sequel in 1997 and returned for the last time with Scream 4, where it was the last time he also shared work with Wes Craven, who had taken the position. director and then passed away in 2015. An important detail is that he also provided the story for the third installment, which was later expanded by Ehren Kruger.
Regarding the fifth installment that will hit theaters in January 2022, this has been developed by a team of filmmakers, who are known under the name of Radio Silence, responsible for the film. “Ready or Not”. This group is made up of Matt Bettinelli Olpin and Tyler Gillett; Regarding the script for this new film, it was developed by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The film will bring back Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox, the interpreters of the original film, which began this incredible phenomenon.