Variety is reporting that newcomer Sonia Ammar has joined the cast of Spyglass Media Group and Paramount Pictures' upcoming Scream relaunch/sequel.
Details on her character are being kept under wraps, but this will be the first major acting role for the 21-year-old French-Arab model/singer-turned actress.
Neve Campbell will headline the ensemble cast, reprising her iconic role as Sidney Prescott, with her franchise co-stars Courteney Cox and David Arquette, set to return as Gale and Dewey Riley, respectively. Marley Shelton will also return as Deputy Judy Hicks from the last installment while Roger L. Jackson will once again voice Ghostface.
Newcomers to the franchise include Melissa Barrera (Vida; Dos Veces Tú), Jenna Ortega (Jane the Virgin; Iron Man 3), Jack Quaid (The Boys; The Hunger Games), Dylan Minnette (Prisoners; 13 Reasons Why), Mason Gooding (Booksmart; Love, Victor), Mikey Madison (Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood; Better Things), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers; For The People), and Kyle Gallner (Smallville; American Sniper).
Ready or Not directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are set to helm the new film, with a screenplay from James Vanderbilt (Zodiac; The Amazing Spider-Man) and Guy Busick (Ready or Not; Castle Rock). While franchise creator Kevin Williamson was not involved with the screenplay, he will serve as an executive producer.
Production is set to officially commence in Wilmington, NC next week.
Scream 5 hits theaters January 14, 2022
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