Neve Campbell is known for her iconic characters Maggie McPherson in The Lincoln Lawyer and Sidney Prescott in the Scream franchise. Recently, during an interview with Deadline, Neve said that she enjoyed playing Maggie this season because the character gets more involved and shows strong support. The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 is officially premiering on February 5, 2026, with all ten episodes on Netflix at 12:00 a.m. PT and 3:00 a.m. ET. This new season is inspired from Micheal Connelly's book The Law of Innocence. Mickey Haller (played by Manuel Garcia-Rufio) performs as the defendant. Fans will see him fight a murder charge after the body of a former client is found in his trunk.Neve highlighted their shared strength, intelligence, and resilience. In addition, she explained that Maggie is smart and knows the law well, so she finds her own place in the story. Neve also shared her love for playing Sidney in Scream. According to her, it was fun to return to the role and see where the character is at present. Overall, she was happy to be back and excited about both projects.Continue reading to know more.Neve Campbell compares her Scream and The Lincoln Lawyer characters View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring the Deadline interview, the reporter asked Neve Campbell about her roles in The Lincoln Lawyer and Scream. The reporter asked:"You're being like, Maggie's being very supportive and protective of Mickey this season. Would you say it was more difficult to keep him on his toes and positive? Or was it tougher to stop from being killed on, my God, on screen?Neve Campbell replied,"I don't know, they're both challenging. It's funny, they're both coming out at the same time. Yeah, you know, I think what I loved about this season for Maggie is she really gets to get involved and show a lot of support, but she digs in as well. You know, she's a very smart woman and very experienced in the law, and she does get to sort of find her space in that. And Scream, you know, it's... I love Sydney."The reporter said:"We're so excited to see you come back. Was it fun to get back into character?"Campbell continued:"Yeah, of course. Of course. It's really fun to visit where she is now and see what happens."Maggie Vs. SidneyThe Lincoln Lawyer | Image via NetflixNeve's fans can expect to see more of this strength in The Lincoln Lawyer season 4, where she returns as a series regular for all ten episodes.Neve Campbell performed the role of Maggie McPherson in The Lincoln Lawyer and Sidney Prescott in the Scream franchise. According to her, both characters are challenging. She also said that both the characters from The Lincoln Lawyer and Scream are driven by a strong sense of justice as well as a refusal to back down when faced with adversity.For example, Maggie is represented by the nickname, Maggie McFierce, a nod to her reputation as a tough prosecutor. This character mirrors the survivor instinct Sidney shows in the face of Ghostface in Scream. Maggie's strength stems from her role as a mother and her commitment to the law, while Sidney's strength is born from personal trauma.Follow Soap Central for more updates on TV shows.