London, June 4 (IANS): Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston is all set to reunite with her "Friends" co-star Courteney Cox in the upcoming "Scream" sequel.

The "Friends" star signed for the fourth installment of the franchise, set to hit the floor later this year, after Cox persuaded Aniston to join the film, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"'Scream' has always been an important part of Courteney's life, and she wanted Jennifer to be a part of the production," said a source.

However, Aniston's "Scream" appearance will be a short one and she will be the masked killer's first victim when her character is murdered in the opening sequence.

Cox met her husband David Arquette on the set of the the first movie of the franchise and the pair has been a regular item in the Wes Craven horror films ever since.

Neve Campbell, who played the lead role in the 1996 original movie, has also agreed to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott while actress Julia Roberts' niece Emma Roberts has also joined the cast.