David Arquette Making Surprise Return inScream 7Despite His Character Being Murdered in Sequel

Mar. 15, 2025

David Arquette in “Scream” (2022).Photo:Paramount Pictures /Everett

Paramount Pictures /Everett

David Arquetteis finding his way back to theScreamfranchise.

Arquette, whose character Dewey Riley was murdered in 2022’s fifth installment, will return for2026’sScream 7,Deadlinereported on Tuesday, March 4.

This comes after news thatScott Foley(who played Roman Bridger) andMatthew Lillard(who played Stu Macher) will also be back for the seventh film despite their characters also having been killed off.

David Arquette in “Scream” (2022).Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett

Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett

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Arquette, 53, previously discussed uncertainty over whether he’d reprise the fan-favorite character during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenin July 2024.

Scream 7is in theaters Feb. 27, 2026.

source: people.com