Scream 6: David Arquette Responds to Neve Campbell Not Returning
David Arquette responds to the news that Neve Campbell will not return for Scream 6. Ever since the slasher franchise's first movie, Campbell has played final girl Sidney Prescott. Despite a slew of fresh faces serving as the focus of the recent 2022 reboot Scream, Campbell nonetheless made a triumphant return alongside several others. Those who returned for Scream included Arquette as police officer Dewey Riley, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, Marley Shelton as Sheriff Judy Hicks, and Roger L. Jackson as the voice of the infamous Ghostface. The new film was met with critical and box office success, so much so that Scream 6 was announced shortly after its release.
Campbell's involvement with Scream 6 has been up in the air for a while. In February, she admitted that the producers had approached her regarding a possible return. However, Campbell also said she was waiting until she got her hands on a script to make her final decision. While official casting announcements for Scream 6 have been rolling out, confirming returns for those like Cox and Scream 4's Hayden Panettiere, the franchise's longtime leading lady has noticeably been absent from the lineup.Speculation grew over the star's return, and today it was announced that Campbell will not return for Scream 6. She cited her frustration with the pay she was offered, emphasizing how hard she's had to work to earn success and respect as a woman in the film industry.
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In an interview with ComicBook, Arquette responds to the news. It's clear Arquette will not be returning to Scream 6, as his character was killed off in the latest film. Although he is not slated to return, Arquette shares his
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