While fans wait for news about Scream 7, they have opinions on Gale Weathers's (Courteney Cox) storyline and who should direct the movie. Since no actors have been confirmed yet and Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega are no longer starring in the new installment of the popular slasher franchise, it will be interesting to see which characters take center stage in Scream 7.
While there's the potential for a brand new cast and a final girl who can take the reins from Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), there are also several fan-favorite characters from previous Scream movies who could come back. Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) is one of the most popular past characters, and it's possible that she could play a big role in Scream 7.
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Horror fans have some great ideas for what characters and storylines should be in Scream 7.
Should Scream 7 Focus On Kirby Reed?
A few months ago, Redditor @Antwaun89 posted in the Scream SubReddit and asked if Scream 7 should be about Kirby Reed. They explained that Kirby's role would be perfect whether Neve Campbell returns or not. Although Campbell said no to starring in Scream 6, it's possible she could come back to Scream 7 if she was offered a fair contract. Since both Kirby and Sidney are strong characters, it would be fun to see them together.
The fan wrote:
"Kirby is a fan favorite, people will go see Hayden & if Sidney is not in Scream 7 you at least have another route or option to go to. If Sidney is in Scream 7 this would work even more because Sidney & Kirby know each other."
Several Scream 7 fans agreed that this would make sense, especially if Gale and Sidney come back as well. With the absence of Dewey Riley (David Arquette), it would be compelling to watch Gale, Sidney, and Kirby take on Ghostface. They each have their strengths and weaknesses and a unique history with Ghostface that would help them work together to save themselves and others. Redditor @benteye wrote, "Why not? She's a great character and a fan fave. Would be so good for her, Gale and Sydney to team up."
Who Are The Main Characters In Scream VI?
- Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox)
- Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere)
- Chad Meeks-Martin (Mason Gooding)
- Jasmin Savoy-Brown (Mindy Meeks-Martin)
- Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega)
- Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera)
- Wayne Bailey (Dermot Mulroney)
- Quinn Bailey (Liana Liberato)
While wondering how Scream 7 can recover from the many cast and crew exits that have happened, a fan thinks that Scream 7 should be about Kirby because she could investigate multiple new Ghostface killers. Redditor @iannmicheal wrote:
"Kirby noted she tracks Ghostface killings, so we know various copy cats are happening throughout the country - however it only gets media traction when it’s connected to Woodsboro/Sidney so if the new set of killers uses Kirby to get to Gale, to get to Sidney, the story continues."
Redditor @Excellent_Fondant_53 started another thread about Kirby being a Scream 7 main character and Redditor @ProverbialPaladin wrote, "I'd much enjoy that. I was actually surprised and slightly disappointed she didn't do more in the sixth movie."
What Scream Movies Does Kirby Appear In?
Kirby Reed appears in Scream 4 and Scream VI. Scream 4 can be considered the best movie in the slasher franchise for many reasons, but especially because of Kirby's hilarious and strong-willed personality. Since Kirby appeared in Scream 4, which was released in 2011, and again in Scream VI, which was released in 2023, fans had to wait a long time to see her again. It was great news that Kirby would appear in Scream VI.
In Scream 4, Kirby is a high school student who is best friends with Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts) and just as scared of Ghostface as everyone else, although she tries to hide her feelings. In Scream VI, many years have passed and she is an FBI special agent in Atlanta, Georgia. This career choice proves that she has always been clever and perceptive. It also makes sense given her history with the many Scream Ghostface killers in Woodsboro, California, where she grew up.
In 2023, Hayden Panettiere was interviewed by Women's Health about coming back to the Scream franchise to play Kirby. After struggles with substance abuse and losing her brother Jansen Panettiere, the actor said starring in the franchise again was "coming home." She explained:
“We saw Kirby get stabbed, but we never saw her die. We didn’t see her rescued either. She has that human trauma, and it’s changed her. That’s something I can obviously relate to.”
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