Industry News MTV renews 'Scream' for shortened third season, casting new lead 10/17/2016 MTV announced its slasher series "Scream" will return for a third season but will feature only six episodes and a new lead, who has yet to be cast. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: Wes Craven Scream