Spyglass Media Group has officially announced that sisters Lilla and Nora Zuckerman will pen the screenplay for Scream 8. The duo, widely recognized for their work on the hit Peacock series Poker Face and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., will take over the writing duties for the legendary slasher franchise. This move signals a fresh creative direction for the series following the recent commercial success of Scream 7.

The news follows a high-stakes period for the franchise. While Kevin Williamson returned to direct and write the seventh film, he will not be returning to write the screenplay for this next chapter. Under Williamson’s guidance, the previous installment saw a massive return to form at the box office, reinvigorating interest in the Ghostface saga and securing the future of the series with Spyglass Media Group.

Specific plot details for Scream 8 are currently being kept under wraps by the studio. No director has been attached to the project yet, and it remains unclear which cast members from the previous film will return to face the masked killer. However, the involvement of the Zuckermans suggests the franchise will continue to lean into the intricate, mystery-heavy storytelling that has become their hallmark.