Excitement is brewing among horror movie fans as Christopher Lando takes the director’s chair for the new Scream movie. According to Deadline, the decision comes as Radio Silence, the duo behind the previous installment, steps aside from the project.
Christopher Lando, known for his work in the horror genre with credits like Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Freaky, and Happy Death Day, brings his expertise and vision to the highly anticipated movie. The announcement was made by Lando himself on Twitter, where he teased, “Looks like 7 really is a lucky number. More to come…” accompanied by a chilling photo of Ghostface, the iconic antagonist from the Scream franchise.
The choice to have Lando direct the upcoming film comes after the massive success of Scream VI at the box office. The movie surpassed expectations, breaking various franchise records, including the biggest opening weekend and becoming the first horror movie in the series to cross the $100 million milestone since 1997’s Scream 2.
Previously, the Ghostface franchise was entrusted to Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, collectively known as Radio Silence, following the passing of the franchise’s esteemed creator, Wes Craven, in 2015.
Fans are eager to see how Christopher Lando will steer the beloved horror series into new and terrifying territories. With a strong resumé and a passion for the genre, Lando’s involvement promises to deliver a fresh and chilling experience to audiences worldwide.
As the Scream movie gears up for production, horror enthusiasts are brimming with anticipation, eagerly awaiting updates and insights into the spine-chilling world that Lando will craft for Ghostface and his victims.
