The cast for Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s upcoming Scream movie is starting to fill out. Jenna Ortega (Insidious: Chapter 2, The Babysitter: Killer Queen) and Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) have signed on to star.
On the returning cast member side, Courtney Cox and David Arquette, who play Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley respectively, have confirmed they’ll be back for this fifth instalment in the franchise. Kevin Williamson, the creator of the franchise, is executive producing alongside Chad Villella, with James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, and William Sherak producing. Vanderbilt also co-wrote the screenplay with Guy Busick.
The film is expected to release in 2021.
Words: Samantha McLaren (@themeatispeople)