Christopher Landon has revealed that he has definitely closed the door on directing a Scream film after leaving Scream 7 and praises original films.
At one point, Christopher Landon was set to direct Scream 7, and I have to admit, I was thrilled about it. I love Landon’s style of work. He does a great job at blending comedy and horror, light and dark, and I knew he would succeed at a Scream film.
Has The Door Closed On A Christopher Landon Directed Scream Film?
During an interview for the new movie Drop, which Landon is directing, we asked him about the Scream franchise and if he has closed that door or if he would be open to directing one of the films in the future.
He expresses that he has “definitely closed that door.” Before going on to explain that he is “thrilled that Kevin is making 7 now because when you look back at it, I always say, I was supposed to make this movie and he was supposed to make that movie.”
“That’s just the way that it all worked out, right? So I’m excited for him and for that movie, but also, not to say that I won’t dip into a franchise or a remake or whatever because I’m always curious about certain kinds of things. But I really like to be committed to original stuff as much as I can be just because there’s such a fight out there to get this stuff made. And if I have any leverage or power and I can actually get an original movie made, then that’s the thing I should do.”
Landon has always championed original films, even mentioning that everyone slept on Companion, which made him mad (and I agree because Companion is an incredible movie). He brought us Freaky, Happy Death Day, and Heart Eyes – all fantastic original films.
Original Movies Are What End Up Giving Us Great Franchises
Happy Death Day 3 is already confirmed and the fans are calling for a Heart Eyes sequel. Landon says, “This is how you make new franchises – with original movies,” and he isn’t wrong.
While I would love to see his version of a Scream movie, I am happy with what he has been giving fans. As they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. So for now, I will continue to support Christopher Landon’s original movies, while championing for sequels and franchises to come out of them.
Be sure to check out our full interview with Christopher Landon to learn more about Drop, Happy Death Day 3, and Heart Eyes. Drop comes to theaters on April 11 and trust me, you don’t want to miss out on seeing this on the big screen.
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About Drop
A widowed mother, on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she meets her handsome date. But their chemistry begins to curdle as she begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
Drop comes to theaters April 11.
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