Scream stars have supported Neve Campbell’s decision to leave the upcoming sixth instalment.The actor, who plays Sidney Prescott in the horror franchise, announced this week she rejected the chance to reprise her role in Scream 6 as “the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise”.Speaking to Variety, Campbell said: “Sadly, I won’t be making the next Scream film.
As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream.“I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.
It’s been a very difficult decision to move on.”Since the announcement, fellow franchise veterans David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Jamie Kennedy have voiced their support.Speaking on podcast Fireside Chat via Twitter, Lillard said: “Did Tom Cruise take less money from Top Gun Maverick?
Fuck no dude. So why is a woman supposed to take less? Why wouldn’t you pay her more as the series goes on?“And was Scream 5 a hit or not a hit?
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