Actress Isabel May has officially been confirmed to play the daughter of Neve Campbell’s iconic Sidney Prescott in Scream 7, the latest instalment of Spyglass Media Group’s enduring horror franchise. Best known for her breakout role as Elsa Dutton in Paramount+’s Yellowstone prequel series 1883 and its continuation 1923, May’s addition to the cast adds a fresh dynamic to the series.
The upcoming film will see Neve Campbell reprising her legendary role alongside Courteney Cox as journalist Gale Weathers. However, notable absences from this sequel include Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, who starred in 2022’s Scream and Scream VI. Ortega’s departure is attributed to scheduling conflicts, including her commitments to Netflix’s Wednesday. Barrera, meanwhile, was dismissed from the project last year following controversy over her social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Paramount Pictures is set to release Scream 7 on February 27, 2026. The franchise’s creator, Kevin Williamson, who penned the original 1996 film directed by Wes Craven, will be stepping into the director’s chair for this instalment. Guy Busick, writer of the most recent Scream entries, will return to craft the screenplay, with Project X Entertainment’s James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein producing.
The Scream franchise has been a consistent box office success, earning more than $908 million globally across its six films.
May’s casting comes amidst a flurry of other projects for the actress. She is set to star opposite Teo Yoo (Past Lives) in Lionsgate’s action thriller Karoshi, directed by Takashi Doscher, and has also ventured into producing with her upcoming horror film Menace. Additionally, her future slate includes Gulfstream Pictures’ romantic dramedy Falling alongside K.J. Apa, Joey Power’s romantic comedy Love Language featuring a star-studded cast including Chloë Grace Moretz and Anthony Ramos, and the revenge thriller Wild World.
As the Scream franchise evolves with new faces and fresh twists, May’s role as Sidney Prescott’s daughter marks an exciting addition to the storied horror saga. Fans eagerly await how this latest chapter will continue the series’ legacy of suspense and intrigue.
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