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Rumor Patrol: Wes Craven Will Direct 'Scream IV'
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If you were one of the people who thought that another Scream movie was a bad idea (and who could blame you after the train wreck that was Scream 3), there might be a ray of hope...but I have to stress might. Over at Cinema Blend, their 'reliable source' is telling them that the man himself, Wes Craven, will return to direct the latest installment in the horror franchise. It had been reported that Craven would be involved in some capacity with the film back when the project was first green lit, but you have to wonder what might have convinced him to get behind the camera. Maybe it was all down to nostalgia and he wanted to get together with the old gang, or maybe it was Kevin Williamson's spec script. One thing is for sure, the big empty spot in his schedule since finishing 25/8 probably wouldn't hurt either. (By the way, 25/8 was just re-named My Soul to Take.)
Back in July, there were hints that the film was going to be a complete reboot, but once we found out that Neve Campbell and the Arquette-Coxes would be returning, a straight remake seemed unlikely. So this all sounds like any Scream fan's dream come true, right? You've got the original director, screenwriter, and cast all involved. Well, not so fast, because according to Cinema Blend's sources (and Erik's prediction), the original cast will only be appearing in cameos, and that they will be handing the reigns over to a new group of teens/cannon fodder -- and by handing over the reigns, I mean horribly murdered before the opening credits have rolled.
Do you think there's hope for Scream IV if Craven does direct, and would you be disappointed if the original cast didn't stick around? Sound off in the comments...
Arquette and Cox Joining 'Scream' Sequel
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Oh, good, as long as they have the most important cast members on board, I'm sure a new Scream sequel will become essential viewing. (Not!) Yup, Dewey and Gale, the cop and the reporter. David Arquette claims that he and Courtney Cox are definitely on board for Scream 4, according to Marc Malkin of E! Online.
Arquette is excited for personal reasons: "I fell in love with my wife on Scream, so the opportunity to bring [Dewey] back to life and for my wife to play that really bitchy character again, it's just going to be really fun," he said. Kevin Williamson is writing the script with all his characters, even though Neve Campbell has so far refused the idea of playing Sidney Prescott. Of course, everyone wants Wes Craven to return to the director's chair.
Kevin Williamson Rues a Sidney-Less 'Scream' Reboot
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Thanks to that Internet phenomenon known as Twitter, the Scream world was buzzing over the weekend, clearing up some questions whilst opening up a whole other can of worms.Last we heard, the Arquettes were in talks to reprise their roles for Scream 4. But they weren't the only ones Kevin Williamson was counting on. June 10: "Come on Sid! Say yes! Please!!!!!! I'm begging!!!!!" But it looks like begging didn't help to schmooze Neve Campbell back to her killer-fighting role. On Friday, Williamson followed up with: "Trying to figure out a Sid-less scenario. She won't do it. This sucks." (The tweet has since been removed, but can be found in the Google cache here.) He now says that he's "moving forward will all my characters regardless...it's the story I wanna tell."
Williamson further clarified his comments to PopWrap, saying "I've had numerous conversations with Neve. She's a friend. Nicest girl on the planet. It just ain't workin' out and it sucks for me." He also admitted that Campbell not doing it kinda hurts his original idea, because her role was a lot bigger than we all may have originally thought. "It was no cameo. I'd never play Sid out that way. And I ain't got no Sid-less scenario. So, I don't know yet what to do." He did, however, clear up one thing. This is definitely not a reboot: "It is a sequel. Scream 4. The first chapter of a new trilogy."
Could this be a chapter where the frights start from moment one and actually carry through to the end? Williamson is scaring himself, but can he still scare us?
Arquettes Joining the "New" Version of 'Scream'?
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I know that Hollywood isn't really a stickler for the words they use, but how can something be a "reboot" if you not only include the same characters, but also the same actors (from a decade before) in those roles? In January, I alerted you all to the fact that the new Scream reboot was still a go, and that Jamie Kennedy might reprise his role. Now it looks like many of the Woodsboro biggies could be coming back.Entertainment Weekly has posted that Kevin Williamson -- who wrote the first two Screams, stayed away from the third, and is writing the fourth/reboot/whatever -- has asked Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette to return, affirming earlier rumors. If this becomes a reality, and Courteney isn't too busy with Cougar Town, that means that Randy, Dewey, and Gayle are back for more blood.
David and Courteney Arquette Photos
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 03: David Arquette (L) and Courteney Cox (R) attend the Chris Cornell concert at The Wiltern on May 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Arquette;Courteney Cox
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Actors David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette attend the RIAA and Feeding America Inauguration Charity Ball at Ibiza on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
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Actors David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette attend the RIAA and Feeding America Inauguration Charity Ball at Ibiza on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
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Actress Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette arrive at the Art of Elysium
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Actor david Arquette and actress Courteney Cox Arquette attend the Art of Elysium 2nd Annual Heaven Gala held at Vibiana on January 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Actress Courteney Cox (L) and husband actor David Arquette attend the Art of Elysium's 2nd annual black tie gala at Vibiana on January 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Courteney Cox;David Arquette
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: (L-R) Actors Courteney Cox Arquette, Patricia Arquette, David Arquette, and Rosanna Arquette attend The Art Of Elysium's 2nd annual Heaven Gala held at Vibiana on January 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Courteney Cox Arquette;Patricia Arquette;David Arquette;Rosanna Arquette
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Just to make things more confusing, IMDb actually has a plot summary stating that this reboot/sequel/I-don't-know will be set 10 years after Scream 3. So I guess Randy made a whole slew of videos and his sister will keep popping up to share with the latest group of serial-killer fighters? How many times can he explain the rules? How many killer relatives can one Sidney Prescott really have?
Scream was already the trilogy that started off beautifully and ended with the worst whimper. If they really want this to succeed, they best give us some real news on the plot to whet our appetites, rather than tap into our "what in the hell are they smoking?" reaction pool.
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