Scream 6’s Story Did Originally Include Sidney, According to Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell confirms that Scream 6's story did originally include her character Sidney Prescott. Campbell made a name for herself in the '90s by appearing in the TV show Catwalk and the fantasy horror movie The Craft, but she didn't receive worldwide recognition until Wes Craven's Scream came out in 1996. While Ghostface is the face of the franchise, Sidney has become the backbone of the franchise, appearing in every sequel so far.
Scream 6 was officially confirmed by Paramount in February, less than a month after Scream hit theaters, and filming began in June. Franchise veterans Courteney Cox (Gale Weathers) and Hayden Panettiere (Kirby Reed fromScream 4) are confirmed for the next sequel, along with Melissa Barrera, Jenny Ortega, and a slew of other actors from 2022's Scream. Despite Campbell initially expressing interest in coming back for Scream 6, she shockingly revealed last month that she would not be returning in the sequel. Her exclusion seemed to come down to a pay dispute, with Campbell previously explaining, "I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise."
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Fans are of course disappointed that Scream 6 will be the first film not to include Campbell, but now the actor has given an update on her character's absence. At a panel at Mad Monster Party Arizona, Campbell was asked if Sidney was initially involved in Scream 6's story or if she had been left out of the creative process since the beginning. Campbell confirmed Scream 6's story did indeed involve Sidney, simply stating, "There were plans for Sidney, and they are no longer, unfortunately. I'm sure they'll make a good movie."
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