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I imagine casting for a film has to be a rather rigorous, repetitious job. There are plenty of times I’ve walkedout of a movie and thinking that ’he/she didn’t fit that part at all’. Sometimes directors or writers base an entire production around the participation of a single actor, and not getting him leaves the project in ruins. However, there are times it works out just right. This isn’t really about any of those situations…yet.

Since the end of the third one, plenty of rumors have been swirling around a fourth Scream movie, and for the last ten years they have been pretty much fiction. But now in 2010, we get concrete details on Scream 4 due out next year.

Many will breathe a sigh of relief knowing that not only has Neve Campbell returned but also the married duo of Courtney Cox and David Arquette, all from the original trilogy. Additionally, Roger Jackson is back as The Voice, which is neither here nor there, but kind of cool all things considered. Keeping key players will undoubtedly bring back the curious fans of the originals.
But that’s not all. The franchise needs more than just 90’s stars to create a full-fledged moneymaker. So what to do, what to do? Oh yes, cast some up and comers to bring it back to life. Emma Roberts (niece of, you guessed it, Julia Roberts and star of such films as Nancy Drew and Aquamarine) has been tapped for the lead, the new Sidney Prescott, if you will. Her BFF will be played by Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere, and finally Rory Culkin will play the part of Roberts’ friend/potential love interest. A good way to blend teen stars past and present. Rounding out the cast is Adam Brody (The O.C.), Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Gallactica), Marley Shelton (Grindhouse), and Anthony Anderson (of the classic Kangaroo Jack).

This probably has a lot to do with both director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson returning for the fourth time as well. One can only guess how this film will actually turn out, but Craven is a veteran of the genre and his stamp on a horror movie naturally draws attention. Getting him back in the director’s chair is something of a sight for sore eyes, and a welcome one. Scream is a classic, and while some may mock it, the original is a genre staple.

So say what you will about Scream, but the idea of mixing generations is a good way of keeping fans and making new ones. (Unless it is Scrubs, R.I.P.) Casting directors Avi Kaufman and Nancy Nayor have done their part. Now it’s up to everyone else.

I’m excited, how do you guys feel?