Hayden Panettiere, who reprises her role as Kirby in Scream VI, opens up about why the horror franchise was the perfect way to return to acting.
Hayden Panettiere, who reprises her role as Kirby in Scream VI, opens up about why the horror franchise is the perfect way to return to acting. The sixth installment of the Scream franchise is set to follow the characters established in 2022's Scream as they once again come under attack from another Ghostface killer. Panettiere is returning to the role of Kirby, which she originated in Scream 4.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY While speaking with ET, Panettiere opens up about her reasons for returning to Scream VI after taking a break from acting to focus on personal care. Specifically, the actor pinpoints why the sequel was the ideal movie for her comeback. Check out Panettiere's comments on her Scream VI return below:
"I did this, not just for me, but I did this a lot for [the fans]. I took time off and I didn't know what I was gonna come back doing and what the first project was going to be and then this came along and I was like, 'Absolutely.' And the fans have been so, so loyal, so spectacular… I love being back. "I had been there before, and it was a family experience. It was an experience with Wes [Craven] and with David [Arquette] and Courteney and Neve [Campbell].
2022's Scream gave a small glimpse at the fact that Kirby was still alive. In a scene where Jack Quaid's Richie is watching YouTube, a video interview with Kirby can be glimpsed. While many may have seen it as a quick Easter egg, the creative team laid the groundwork for her potential return. Panettiere was also passionate about returning, ready to make an acting comeback and reaching out to the producers on her own to ask about coming back for Scream VI.
What most may recall about Kirby was her snarky nature, often being blunt when need to be. Panettiere has assured that Kirby will retain these attributes while adding that her brush with death in Scream 4 will help to inform her character all these years later. While Kirby could be returning as another potential victim, speculation has pointed to her possibly being Ghostface, with her reprise holding more sinister connotations.
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