We don’t know much about the upcoming MTV adaptation of classic 90s slasher series Scream, other than it will be about a YouTube video that goes viral, but it looks like the TV series won’t be featuring the franchise’s most iconic figure – Ghost Face.
In an interview posted over at Ghostface.co.uk with RJ Torbert of Fun World, who own the rights to the “look” of Ghost Face, it was made clear that would not be making an appearance for now…
“To answer your question regarding the Scream TV series… Please note, that I had been in communication with TWC [The Weinstein Company] regarding this and they have informed me, that as of now, and during the initial launch that Ghost Face is NOT involved in the new format. They also indicated that because of this direction, it does not mean, that Ghost Face will not be involved at a later date. So, there is still a question, to the question.”
“However, as of now, there is no involvement.”
“In addition, we have received pretty harsh notes, some addressed specifically to me, implying that Fun World and/or me, is responsible for the series not having Ghost Face nothing could be further from the truth,” Torbert continues. “We believe, Scream is Ghost Face, and Ghost Face is Scream. However, while Ghost Face is owned by Fun World, The Scream Motion Picture Franchise is owned by The Weinstein Company and it is their option to film a movie or TV show without Ghost Face.”
“Regardless, we wish them the best of luck and I’m sure Scream fans will check out the series,” he concludes. “Who knows what will happen in the future regarding the series and Ghost Face. Never say never.”
What do you think about Ghost Face not being in the Scream TV series for now?
Originally published October 21, 2014. Updated April 13, 2018.
