Back in October MTV announced that it had renewed Scream: The TV Series for a shortened third season of six episodes, and now Deadline is reporting that the network and Dimension TV are looking to hit the reset button with a reboot featuring a new cast and new storyline.
The site reports that the cast have been given permission to take on other roles while the search continues for a new showrunner to shape and “reimagine” the series for its third season.
The season three renewal was a little surprising, given that season two averaged just 377,000 viewers, half that of its first season. However, it’s said that MTV and Dimension remain committed to the show.
Originally published March 18, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
