Who is in the Scream 7 cast? Every actor returning to the Scream universe

5 March 2025, 16:36 | Updated: 5 March 2025, 16:44

By Sam Prance

Neve Campbell is returning as Sidney Prescott but who else is back?

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Surprise, Sidney! Multiple fan fave Scream characters have joined the Scream 7 cast. Who is coming back though?

Fans of Scream will already know that Scream 7 was originally supposed to continue telling the story of Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Jenna Ortega). However, Melissa was controversially fired from the movie after she spoke out in support of Palestine. Shortly afterwards, Jenna announced that she would no longer be appearing in the film.

In the wake of Melissa's firing, it was announced that Neve Campbell would come back and the movie would revolve around Sidney Prescott instead. Since then, we've learned that multiple other beloved Scream actors are officially returning to the franchise. With that in mind, here's a full breakdown of the Scream 7 cast.

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Who will be in the Scream 7 cast?

Scream 7 will star seven (!) returning Scream actors alongside a variety of brand new faces. Below is the full cast list, as well as all everything the returning cast members have said about coming back to the Ghostface universe.

Neve Campbell - Sidney Prescott
Courteney Cox - Gale Weathers
Mason Gooding - Chad Meeks-Martin
Jasmin Savoy Brown - Mindy Meeks-Martin
Isabel May - Sidney's daughter
Joel McHale - Mark Evans, Sidney's husband
David Arquette - Dewey Riley
Matthew Lillard - TBC
Roman Bridger - TBC
Anna Camp - TBC
Mark Consuelos - TBC
Ethan Embry - TBC
Asa Germann - TBC
Mckenna Grace - TBC
Celeste O'Connor - TBC
Sam Rechner - TBC

Yes, that is David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Roman Bridger returning despite David and Roman's characters both dying on screen and debate surrounding whether or not Matthew Lillard as Stu died in the original Scream.

Who will be in the Scream 7 cast? Picture: Philippe Bosse / © Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

Is Neve Campbell in Scream 7?

As mentioned, Neve Campbell was the first returning Scream cast member announced for Scream 7. After deciding to quit Scream VI over pay disputes, Neve announced her return in March 2024. On Instagram, Neve revealed: "Sidney Prescott is coming back! It's always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies."

Is Courteney Cox in Scream 7?

Speaking to Variety in September 2024, Courteney said she was still deciding whether or not to come back: "I’m not officially signed on. I’m not, but there will be a Scream 7. They’re rewriting all the time." In December 2024, Variety confirmed that Courteney "will once again play Gale Weathers ".

Is Mason Gooding in Scream 7?

Mason Gooding's Scream 7 casting was announced two days before Courteney signed on to return. After starring in Scream (2022) and Scream VI, Mason will reprise the role of lovable jock Chad Meeks-Martin.

Is Jasmin Savoy Brown in Scream 7?

Jasmin Savoy Brown's Scream 7 casting was confirmed in January 2025. She will be joining Mason as Chad's wry film-nerd sister Mindy Meeks-Marton.

Is David Arquette in Scream 7?

Perhaps most shockingly, Deadline have confirmed that David Arquette will be in Scream 7 as Deputy Dewey Riley. In Scream (2022), Dewey famously died so it's unclear how David will feature in the film. Will he appear in flashbacks with Gale? Will he appear in ghostly form like Skeet Ulrich in Scream (2022)? We will have to wait and see.

Is Matthew Lillard in Scream 7?

Fans have long argued over whether or not Stu died in the original Scream. Matthew Lillard has always insisted that his character survived and now we'll find out whether or not that's true. In January, Deadline confirmed Matthew would appear in Scream 7. Matthew's role hasn't been confirmed but fans think he will be back as Stu.

Is Scott Foley in Scream 7?

Matthew isn't the only returning ghostface in Scream 7. Joining him is Roman Bridger actor Scott Foley. Given that Scott was killed on screen in Scream 3, it's unclear how he will feature in the film.

Is Patrick Dempsey in Scream 7?

Appearing on the Today show in October 2024, Patrick Dempsey teased that he was in talks to return as Detective Mark Kincaid in Scream 7. Not only that but he teased that he would play Sidney's husband. Nevertheless, he ultimately did not sign on for the movie.

Instead of Mark Kincaid, Sidney's husband will be a new character called Mark Evans in the movie played by Community actor Joel McHale.