Kevin Williamson, the creator of the “Scream” horror franchise who penned the scripts for “Scream” (1996), “Scream 2” (1997) and “Scream 4” (2011), a…
Campbell said her “Scream 6” offer would not have come in so low if she were a man.
“I did not feel that what I was being offered equated to the value that I bring to this franchise, and have brought to this franchise, for 25 years,” Campbell said. “And as a woman in this business, I think it’s really important for us to be valued and to fight to be valued.” Campbell added, “I honestly don’t believe that if I were a man and had done five installments of a huge blockbuster franchise over 25 years, that the number that I was offered would be the number that would be offered to a man. And in my soul, I just couldn’t do that. I couldn’t walk on set feeling that — feeling undervalued and feeling the unfairness, or lack of fairness, around that.
“I absolutely respect her for that. I think that it’s hard to be a woman in this industry and in any industry at all,” Campbell’s fellow “Scream” star Jasmin Savoy Brown shortly after she announced her exit. “If any person, but especially any woman, feels that she deserves more — whether that’s a financial situation with work, out of a relationship, out of fill in the blank — if she can walk away, I support that.
“Scream 6” became the highest-grossing entry in the franchise at the domestic box office with $108 million. Paramount Pictures has yet to official announce a seventh “Scream” movie, although it seems likely given the previous film’s success.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Scream' creator Kevin Williamson says he hopes star Neve Campbell returns: 'Pay her the money''Scream' franchise writer Kevin Williamson is hoping to see Neve Campbell play final girl Sidney Prescott once more: 'I would give her the money'
Read more »
‘Scream’ Creator Kevin Williamson Hopes Neve Campbell Returns to Franchise: “Pay Her the Money”The actress previously said she departed the blockbuster slasher series over salary negotiations.
Read more »
'Finestkind' Director on Casting Jenna Ortega Before That Viral 'Wednesday' MomentA stroke of luck landed the 'Scream' and 'Wednesday' star in the crime drama.
Read more »
These La Saison Sportive Knits Scream Quiet LuxuryStop your search for minimalistic staples with La Saison Sportive luxurious knits. Timeless silhouettes and accessories are calling to be part of your fall wardrobe.
Read more »
Disney's New Alien Movie Does What Ridley Scott's 1979 Original Was Intentionally AvoidingDisney's Alien won't hear you scream.
Read more »
7 Deleted Scream 6 Scenes ExplainedScream 6 had to cut several moments.
Read more »