Courteney Cox Eyes a Major 'Scream' Franchise First After 30 Years

Photo Credit: Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images Following nearly three decades of playing Gale Weathers, Courteney Cox has her sights set on directing a Scream movie. The 62-year-old actress feels she could be the right person to lead the next installment, having appeared in all seven films in the franchise. Courteney Cox wants to direct a future 'Scream' movie after decades as Gale Weathers Official petition to have Courteney Cox to direct #Scream8 | The Deadline Studio at #TIFF2026 pic.twitter.com/t0xsbEGQ59 - Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 12, 2026 Her latest project as a director, . . .