# Courteney Cox interest in directing Scream 8

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/courteney-cox-interest-in-directing-scream-8
> Updated: 2026-09-18T14:15:28.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Actress Courteney Cox, who has played Gale Weathers in every installment of the ‘Scream’ franchise, has expressed interest in directing the upcoming ‘Scream 8’. Speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival while promoting her film ‘Evil Genius’, Cox suggested that her extensive history with the series makes her a strong candidate, stating, “I think I should, honestly. No one knows more about that film than I do.”

While Paramount has not yet appointed a director, the screenplay for the eighth film has been assigned to sisters Lilla and Nora Zuckerman. Cox noted that directing would be “fantastic and fun” and could serve as a promotional tool, though any decision would respect the legacy of creator Wes Craven and the contributions of the original cast and writers. The interest follows the commercial success of ‘Scream 7’, which was the most profitable entry in the franchise.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Courteney Cox expresses interest in directing Scream 8

Actress Courteney Cox has expressed interest in directing Scream 8, citing her long-standing history with the franchise and the character Gale Weathers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/courteney-cox-expresses-interest-in-directing-scream-8-1

### 2026-09-14: Courteney Cox expresses interest in directing Scream 8

Courteney Cox has expressed interest in directing ‘Scream 8’, citing her deep connection to the franchise through her role as Gale Weathers in all seven previous films.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/courteney-cox-expresses-interest-in-directing-scream-8

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