Hayden Panettiere Talks Nerves About Returning for 'Scream 6,' Explains Why the Role was 'One of the Best Decisions' She Made

Hayden Panettiere is taking a trip down memory lane!ET sat down with the  actress for a little rETrospective, where Panettiere flashed through some of her most iconic career moments, from a Wendy's commercial, to her role in .«Oh my gosh, my Wendy's commercial,» Panettiere quipped, looking back at the old clip. «This one was when Dave Thomas was actually alive.»She continued, «There he is, yes! There he is! Oh, Dave! Oh my gosh, I got to do two of those, two commercials -- Wendy's commercials with Dave Thomas when I was, gosh, I don't even know, five? Six years old?»While that commercial marked one of Panettiere's most memorable spots, it was her introduction to acting, that came much earlier, when the now 33-year-old actress was just 11 months old.«My introduction to acting was actually at 11 months old.

, Hayden Panettiere made a welcomed return to the slasher franchise over a decade later in. During a visit with ET, the 33-year-old actress looked back on her first installment in the series and what it has meant getting to play Kirby again, especially now that the movies are as big as ever. Released in 2011, was the first long-awaited sequel following the initial trilogy, marking the return of the original three players — Neve Campbell (Sidney), Courteney Cox (Gale) and David Arquette (Dewey) — as they faced off with Ghostface once again. Set in Woodsboro, the new film also featured a number of new high school characters played by the likes of Panettiere, Emma Roberts, Rory Culkin, Nico Tortorella, Marielle Jaffe and Erik Knudsen. After watching the clip of Kirby reciting all the horror remakes as she tries to save Charlie (Culkin) from Ghostface, Panettiere reflected on her longtime friendship with Culkin.

The franchise first launched in 1996 from screenwriter Kevin Williamson and the late director Wes Craven. Five sequels and nearly 30 years later, Ghostface is more popular now than ever -- thanks in part to the new creative team, Radio Silence, who took over ahead of last year’s successful reboot.Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, most known for their witty 2019 slasher, were at the helm again for an Easter egg-filled sixth entry, and this time they held nothing back as they moved the action from Woodsboro to New York City.In, Ghostface targets the core four survivors — Samantha Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), her sister, Tara (Jenna Ortega), and twins Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding, respectively) — who were first introduced in (2022). This time, they're joined by a new group of friends played by Devyn Nekoda, Jack Champion, Josh Segarra and Liana Liberato.For the first time in the 27-year franchise, Sidney Prescott does not appear in the film due to a salary dispute with actress Neve Campbell.

“Scream VI” after a four-year hiatus — and she didn’t believe she could do it.“It was daunting, honestly,” the 33-year-old said about getting back into the film biz in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly.“I was a little bit worried. I was worried that I couldn’t act anymore.

on a New York City subway platform.  Who cares if it’s Ghostface or not? Is this lunatic gonna push her onto the tracks?It’s a fleeting, ripped-from-the-headlines thrill in what’s otherwise a snooze-fest that mechanically rips off what came before it. Running time: 123 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence and language throughout, and brief drug use).Not to mention that this first “Scream” movie to be set in the city is a total waste of NYC. Don’t spend any mental energy trying to figure out what street the characters are running down, what park they’re hiding out in, or what borough it is.

A heartfelt tribute. Hayden Panettiere honored her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, at his memorial service while wearing a jacket he designed.

TMZ.Jansen died of an enlarged heart on Feb. 19 at the age of 28.

Hayden Panettiere and Courteney Cox joined the new generation of scream queens at the premiere of their movie Scream VI!

Hayden Panettiere made her first red carpet appearance since the death of her brother, Jansen Panettiere, while attending the premiere of Scream VI.

, Hayden Panettiere has officially returned to the slasher franchise with. This time around, Kirby is an FBI agent who gets called in from Atlanta to help the authorities after Ghostface starts terrorizing New York City. While speaking with ET's Rachel Smith, the 33-year-old actress opened up about her return, which marks her first major film since 2011, and addressed her character's previously uncertain fate at the end of the fourth film.During Ghostface's second killing spree in Woodsboro during, Kirby was one of the locals targeted by the mask killer before being eventually stabbed during the film's final act.

Hayden Panettiere tearfully broke her silence on brother Jansen Panettiere‘s death during an emotional TV tribute.

Jansen Panettiere’s cause of death has been revealed just over a week after he passed away at age just 28.

Hayden Panettiere's younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, has been revealed by his family.In a statement to, the Panettiere family, including Hayden, and their parents, mom Lesley Vogel and dad Skip Panettiere, shared the cause of death for Jansen.«Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen's sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications,» the family said.They also remembered the late actor a week after his untimely death.«Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit,» the statement continued. «His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.»A post shared by Jansen Rane Panettiere (@jrpanettiere)The family concluded their message by thanking fans for their support amid the difficult time.«We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning,» the family said. «We love you so much Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever.»Like his sister, Jansen was an actor. He had several film and TV roles throughout the early 2000s, with credits on Even Stevens, The X's, Tiger Cruise, Racing Stripes, The Martial Arts Kid, The Walking Dead, Perfect Game and How High 2.

Hayden Panettiere's late brother, Jansen Panettiere, had a number of projects in the works before his sudden death, and now one of his final scenes in an upcoming film has surfaced.TMZ obtained a scene from the upcoming campy-horror 3-D film, which shows Jansen planting a steamy kiss on his co-star Grace Van Dien, known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in .The outlet also reported the scene was filmed before the pandemic. Following a delay, the film is now in post-production and expected to be released at the end of this year or in early 2024. The film's director and producer, Jenni Gold, told TMZ the late actor will be missed and the film will be dedicated to him.ET confirmed Jansen died last weekend in New York.

A police report released to Fox News Digital on Thursday revealed more details in the death of actor Jansen Panettiere, the 28-year-old brother of actress Hayden Panettiere. The Orangetown Police Department's initial report from the scene showed officers responded to Panettiere's apartment in Nyack, New York, shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday on report of an "unresponsive male with CPR in progress."  When officers arrived at the home, Benjamin Brown, a friend of Panettiere, was performing CPR on the actor, who was laying on his back on the living room floor.

Hayden Panettiere feels "absolutely heartbroken" over the death of her brother. Jansen Panettiere - who was the 33-year-old actress' only brother - passed away in New York City over the weekend, and Hayden has been left feeling devastated by the news. A source shared: "Hayden is absolutely heartbroken.

Hayden Panettiere is reeling from the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere. On Monday, ET confirmed that the actor died at the age of 28.«Hayden is absolutely heartbroken,» a source tells ET.

captioned the photograph to his 13,400 followers.His reported girlfriend, Catherine Michie, commented on the photo post: “The law can’t stop Jansen Panettiere” and “Love.”Panettiere, the brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, 33, died Sunday at home in New York according to a source close to his family, TMZ reported Monday. His official cause of death has not been released, but police say there was no foul play suspected.According to the official bio on his website, the actor-turned-visual-artist revealed his private battle with mental health issues: “After spending time in LA as an adult he was ridden with terrible anxiety and depression,” the artist’s statement reads, noting he later found “healing” while creating more than 50 pieces of “visceral and emotive work.”Later Monday, registered nurse Michie, 25, posted a public love letter to her late boyfriend, whom she nicknamed “Bubbles.”A post shared by Catherine Michie (@catherinemichie_)“I met you only a year ago, but you have been my best friend and biggest fan,” Michie wrote.

The Walking Dead star Jansen Panettiere has died at the age of 28.The actor, who is the younger brother of Scream star Hayden Panettiere, is thought to have passed away over the weekend in New York.A family source reportedly confirmed the news to US outlets TMZ and Deadline, but his relatives and loved ones have not yet spoken publicly.According to Deadline, law enforcement officials were called to a home at around 5.30pm on Sunday (February 19). A cause of death has no yet been disclosed.Panettiere earned his first credit as a voice actor before landing a role in the Disney Channel comedy Even Stevens alongside Shia LaBeouf and Nick Spano.Some of his subsequent credits include 2003 appearances on the sitcom Hope & Faith and the drama Third Watch.

Hayden Panettiere's younger brother Jansen has died aged 28. A representative for Hayden confirmed her brother's death to ABC News, as they said that a cause of death is unknown and that an investigation is underway. The publication said that Hayden asked for privacy in the wake of Jansen's death.