Neve Campbell Talks Joining "Scream 4"

November 25, 2009 1:54 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Neve Campbell was the lone holdout of the leads for the latest entry in the "Scream" franchise, "Scream 4." Penned by original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, Campbell joins Courtney Cox-Arquette and David Arquette for the Kevin Williamson-penned sequel.

In an interview with Black Book magazine, Campbell talks about getting ready to "Scream" again for the first time. She reveals they'll start shooting the movie in mid-April. "I'm so happy that those of us still 'alive' from 1, 2 and 3 like David and Courtney have already signed up to take part," she said.

Most people thought original director Wes Craven was going to helm the latest installment, but Campbell doesn't officially confirm, saying only, "I'm pretty sure at this stage that Wes is back on board to direct and Kevin is definitely writing it, so it is going to be great."

At the time of the interview, Campbell had yet to see a script. "They had to wait for us all to sign on," she said. "I suppose that's the way these days"

"I think it's going to be a lot of fun, and a lot like going back to summer camp," Campbell says about joining her co-stars to play troubled Sydney Prescott again. "Scream 4" is the first "Scream" sequel since 2000's "Scream 3," which grossed over $160 million worldwide.