Scream writer Kevin Williamson has been talking about the possibility of characters returning to the franchise and the impending sequel, Scream 4, in general.
On the return of Jamie Kennedy's Randy, he said, "We're not that movie. We're not that universe where you can bring people back from the dead. That would be just a cheat. It's such a disservice. Everyone's like, "When's Randy coming back?" I'm like, "You know what? I would love nothing more than to have Jamie Kennedy in the film. However to have Randy in the film, it sort of just takes it... I mean Scream 2 was a lie, you know? It's a false move. So I just won't do it. I can't do that. I just won't do it." Calm down, Kevin; what about rumours that it's the beginning of a new trilogy? "There's three. I am contracted for 4, 5 and 6, but the deal for 6 is not done. I mean I pitched three films. The story is about returning to Woodsboro".
Principal photography on the fourth Scream is to begin in May, with the legend that is Wes Craven calling the shots once more. I have a feeling everyone returning from the first film will die in this one for some reason. Another searing opening fifteen minutes? Could be very cool...