‘Scream 8’ Enlists ‘Poker Face’ Writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman
Spyglass’ next Scream installment is moving forward with new writers attached. Trade outlets ran headlines like “Scream 8′ Enlists ‘Poker Face’ Writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman”, with Deadline first to report and The Hollywood Reporter confirming the hires.
Writers and their credits
The Zuckerman sisters, Lilla and Nora, will write the eighth film. They are best known as showrunners on Peacock’s Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne.
They also have TV credits on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Suits, Fringe and Prodigal Son. The sisters are represented by UTA and by Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
Where this follows Scream 7
Scream 7 opened on Feb. 27 and became the franchise’s highest-grossing entry. The film earned more than $200 million worldwide.
Kevin Williamson returned to direct Scream 7. He co-wrote the screenplay with Guy Busick, known for Ready or Not and Abigail.
Plot and cast highlights
The seventh film brought back Neve Campbell, who had been absent from Scream VI. Ghostface targeted Sidney Prescott and her teenage daughter, Tatum, played by Isabel May.
- Neve Campbell
- Courteney Cox
- Matthew Lillard
- Mason Gooding
- Jasmin Savoy Brown
- Joel McHale
- Mckenna Grace
- Isabel May
- Michelle Randolph
- Ethan Embry
- Mark Consuelos
- Jimmy Tatro
- Celeste O’Connor
- Asa Germann
- Sam Rechner
Next steps and reactions
After the premiere, Anna Camp said she had only heard rumors about another sequel. She added she had not been contacted directly by Kevin Williamson or Neve Campbell.
Industry outlets expect more casting and production details soon. Filmogaz.com will update readers as news develops.
