With just a month to go before shooting, the casting search for Scream 4 is just about over. Last week we presented a few casting rumors.
While some panned out, there is a new name in the lead role. Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin have all been confirmed for Wes Craven’s Scream 4.
The fourth installment also brings back three characters from the original trilogy. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette will all reprise their roles.
Emma Roberts has signed on to play Jill, Sidney’s cousin. Director Wes Craven spoke highly of the Valentine’s Day and Hotel for Dogs star.
“I’m absolutely delighted that Emma will be joining the cast of Scream 4. Her talent, beauty and range will add immensely to the sophistication, intensity and fun of the Scream franchise as it returns to the screen once more.”
Panettiere and Culkin were on the rumored list last week, but today we have confirmations that they’ll be on board.
Although Roberts’ role is clearly defined, it was not mentioned what parts Panettiere and Culkin will play. Last week it looked like Culkin was in talks to play Emma Roberts’ love interest and Panettiere to play her best friend – which seems likely enough.
I like where the film is going with the cast, Culkin and Roberts fit well together in both acting chops and appearance. This should set Scream 4 apart from other scary movies of late.
Panettiere has always played the beautiful girl, except for her tomboy act in Remember the Titans. As a supporting character, she may get an opportunity to be more than a pretty face. On Heroes, she displayed that ability and this will be another test.
Principal photography is set for the end of June, so this gives the actors a solid month of preparation. Of course, much of that time may be spent in “scream camp.”
What do you think of the decisions? Are you excited to see the young actors in an “old” franchise? Use the comments section below to discuss.
Scream 4 will unleash on audiences April 15th, 2011.
Source: Coming Soon and Shock Till You Drop
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Rory Culkin (yes Macauley Culkins little Brother) proves that the family does have some acting talent in it, along with Kieren Culkin. (and i like Macauley in “Saved”)
Rory Culkin and Emma Roberts have great chemisty together as proven in the little known film “Lymelife” with Alec Baldwin and Cynthia Nixon, it really is a good movie. (plus Rory and Emma have a sex scene in it, which proves more mature acting ability)
I may actually go see this movie it’s opening weekend, lets just hope its better than 3 (or 2 (or 1))
interesting. i didn’t know they were in a movie together. i love his work in Mean Creek.
Looks like Wes Craven listened to Claire Haters…. no powers to save you this time beeeyatch!
Scream,,,One of the most pathetic horror franchises around. Crap on a stick a walking turd,,,,
Don’t support this shat!
Hayden is sexxy!! Emma is cute too! Scream was never really a scary franchise for me. Maybe something to watch when they was nothing else to watch so if i go see this it would be for these two pretty ladies.
I’m seriously worried about these new additions to Scream 4. The first three were so good, and I’m afraid it will be more about the new characters, than the original characters. Neve, Courteney, and David work so well together, they don’t need new leads.
I hope 4 takes the series back to the greatness of the first one. The second was one of the worst movies I have ever seen and I didn’t bother with the third after that.
These people are getting paychecks for doing absolutely nothing.