Washington, March 13 -- Filmmaker Kevin Williamson has indicated that he does not plan to write or direct a potential eighth installment of the long-running Scream franchise, suggesting that the horror series could soon be guided by a new creative voice.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Williamson, who returned to the franchise to co-write and direct 'Scream 7', said in an interview, that he expects to step back from a leadership role if another film moves forward.

The latest entry in the series, released last month by Paramount Pictures, marks the first time Williamson directed a film in the franchise, he helped launch.

"Not Scream, no," Williamson said when asked whether directing the seventh film made him want to continue direct...