Well, Scream season 3 is still alive. We have the details on the new characters for the upcoming season.
It’s not often you see a non-anthology show go for a full reboot in its third season. After a leadership shakeup, MTV believes it has gone as far as it could go with the original cast of its Scream adaptation. Scream season 3 is officially in production according to a statement from MTV.
The series will feature an entirely new cast and a new showrunner and creative team for its reboot.
Brett Matthews, whose credited as a Vampire Diaries and Supernatural writer, will join as the showrunner for Scream season 3. Queen Latifah, Shakim Conpere and Yaneley Arty will be credited as executive producers under their Flavor Unit Entertainment banner.
Call it a reimagining of a reimagining. Scream: The TV Series, an adaptation of Kevin Williamson’s film franchise, premiered in 2015. It was renewed for a 14-episode second season, including two special Halloween episodes, and finished its run in October 2016. All had been quiet on the Scream front until now.
The series changed showrunners after season one, and appears they’ll do so again as they ready for season three. There was a big ratings drop off from season one to season two, so MTV hopes a reboot will spark renewed interest in Scream.
Scream Season 3 Cast
According to an exclusive from TVLine, MTV is looking for the following for the new season/reboot:
* First up is Dion, a Michael B. Jordan-esque football player on track to score a college scholarship — that is, until a masked killer uses Dion’s darkest secrets against him, turning his life upside down and making him question his own sanity.
* Liv is Dion’s cheerleader girlfriend, as beautiful as she is brilliant. She’s also down to lend a helping hand where needed, though her good intentions often land her in hot water.
* Kym is the rebellious one of the group, always willing to say what everyone else is thinking. She’s organized and protective, two qualities that will serve her well when a killer starts targeting her friends.
* Beth is a little different from her fellow seniors, sporting a goth look and a morbid collection of interests. A “walking encyclopedia of all things horror,” she’s compared to The Craft‘s Fairuza Balk.
* And then there’s Dion’s step-brother Jamal. Despite hanging out with a rough crowd, he’s got a big heart and an undying loyalty to Dion.
Head over to TVLine for more notes on the new characters.
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