Courteney Cox Wants to Direct a 'Scream' Movie: 'I Think I Should'

Gale Weathers might be trading her news camera for a director's chair. Courteney Cox has spent nearly three decades surviving Ghostface attacks, but now the veteran actress is pitching herself to direct an upcoming installment in the legendary *Scream* horror franchise. While chatting at the Deadline Studio during the Toronto International Film Festival, the Golden Globe nominee made no secret of her big ambition. Cox was at the festival promoting her second feature film as a director, the true-crime drama *Evil Genius*, when she revealed that she feels fully prepared to take the reins of the slasher series.

Speaking about her 30-year history with the iconic slasher movies, Cox confidently noted that she believes she should take charge of a future film. Having played the notoriously sharp-tongued news reporter Gale Weathers since the original 1996 movie, Cox is one of the very few cast members to appear in every single entry of the franchise. Stepping behind the lens is hardly a brand-new endeavor for the Hollywood star. Long before bringing *Evil Genius* to TIFF, Cox earned directing credits across television and previously directed her debut feature film. Taking on a major studio horror picture would nevertheless mark her highest-profile stint in the director's seat yet.

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Her deep-rooted connection to the franchise makes the prospective move a natural fit. Having worked closely alongside legendary late director Wes Craven on the original tetralogy, Cox gained decades of first-hand experience watching master-class horror direction unfold right in front of her. While no official studio deals have been announced regarding her directing a future sequel, Cox's public pitch has already sent shockwaves through the fan base. Whether producers choose to hand her the director's megaphone or keep her purely in front of the camera, Cox has made it abundantly clear that her passion for the gruesome franchise remains as sharp as ever. For now, audiences can catch Cox discussing her work on *Evil Genius*, but slasher devotees will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if her Hollywood pitch turns into a terrifying reality.