Where are the cast of Scream now?

The last word closing lady of the ‘90s, Sidney Prescott evaded Ghostface’s clutches and secured her spot as certainly one of horror’s most iconic survivors. Neve Campbell went on to seem within the subsequent 4 movies within the franchise, and though she was hesitant about returning for Scream (2022) after director Wes Craven’s passing, administrators Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett received her over.

After showing alongside alums like Courteney Cox in addition to new scream queens like Jenna Ortega, Neve skipped out on Scream VI (2023) as a result of a wage dispute. Fortunately, followers can sit up for her return in Scream 7 (2026).

Reflecting on her legendary function, Neve advised the group at Monster-Mania Con in 2024: “To be the gal who received to play a personality who was not a sufferer, who just isn’t your typical horror movie feminine character, is a good honor…I knew the script was nice. However I had no thought the impact that she would have, the affect she would have on folks. It actually touches me.”

Who else cheered a bit when Sidney landed a punch on Gale Weathers? After seeing Courteney Cox because the lovable Monica on Mates for years, watching her rework into the bold, snarky reporter was a shock – Courteney advised Selection, “I needed to discuss to Wes Craven and write him a letter and say, ‘I do know that you simply don’t consider me as this individual, however belief me, I actually may be an absolute b****'”. Fortunately, the character definitely went on to redeem herself, even becoming a member of up with Sidney to take down Billy Loomis.

Gale is the one on-screen character to have appeared in each single Scream movie, and as you’ll be able to think about, she’s gotten fairly good at taking down Ghostface – even successful an MTV award for Finest Struggle for Scream VI (2023). Courteney additionally advised The AV Membership that taking part in Gale has helped her put together for comparable horror-comedy roles, like that of Patricia Phelps in sequence Shining Vale (2022). After a lot hypothesis, it’s been confirmed Gale will return within the upcoming Scream movie.

Scream kicked off the development of surprising star deaths with the homicide – and legendary scream – of Casey Becker within the movie’s opening sequence. The dying of Drew Barrymore’s character, a serious Hollywood title and beloved former youngster star, made it clear that nobody in Woodsboro was protected. Drew herself truly insisted on taking part in Casey, fairly than Sydney, regardless of being the unique lead alternative. Whereas it clearly set the franchise aside, followers have been a bit disenchanted we wouldn’t see Casey and her killer blonde bob in any future movies.

Other than now being a talk-show host extraordinaire, she additionally had a voice-only cameo in Scream (2022) because the Woodsboro Excessive College principal. Drew’s voice-over seems shortly after the movie’s opening, as Tara (Jenna Ortega) is compelled to reply Stab trivia earlier than dealing with Ghostface. Regardless of having lower than 10 minutes of display time, Drew stays synonymous with the movie’s legacy.

The earnest but bumbling deputy of Woodsboro, Dewey Riley was fiercely loyal to Sidney – and particularly to Gale, who he not solely married on-screen, but additionally in actual life. Outdoors of the Scream universe, David Arquette was additionally a ‘90s family title after starring as Drew Barrymore’s brother within the 1999 rom-com By no means Been Kissed.

After a long time of keeping off Ghostface, Dewey met his finish in Scream (2022), although it’s additionally been confirmed that he’ll seem in some type within the upcoming Scream 7. Whereas we await extra particulars on that, followers can fill the Dewey-shaped void of their hearts with David’s new business for quick meals chain Arby’s, the place he performs homage to the beloved deputy. No matter his upcoming function could also be, we’re simply excited to see him again.

The last word pink herring, Billy Loomis had us all suspicious – however nonetheless hoping we’d be confirmed unsuitable just because Skeet Ulrich was so swoonworthy. Sadly, our suspicions have been appropriate when he was unmasked as Ghostface, and the brooding boyfriend-turner-killer was then fatally shot by Sidney. 

Whereas he’s identified to newer generations as FP Jones in Riverdale (2017–2023), Skeet has confirmed he’s nonetheless a horror legend after showing as Billy by way of hallucination to his daughter Samantha Carpenter (Melissa Barrera) within the two most up-to-date Scream flicks. Skeet can be set to seem in 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) alongside his Ghostface partner-in-crime Matthew Lillard – so regardless that we could not see Billy in Scream 7, it’s clear his legacy is way from over.

The gleefully unhinged half of the Ghostface duo – an early signal he’d make an amazing Shaggy in Scooby-Doo – Matthew Lillard’s manic power and comedic timing made Stu virtually scarier than his partner-in-crime. The character met his grisly finish after being stabbed by Billy, adopted later by Sidney dropping a TV on his head – seems like a fairly definitive option to go, proper?

Due to an uncredited cameo in Scream 2 (1997) as a background partygoer – full with a really ‘90s blonde wig – followers have lengthy thought Stu someway survived. Although he’s continued his “scream king” standing as William Afton in 5 Nights at Freddy’s (2023) and its upcoming sequel, it’s his confirmed upcoming function in Scream 7 that has followers speaking. The star advised convention-goers in 2025 he’s “so excited”, including that “it’s not going to smash the franchise, that’s the excellent news”. 

Talking of gritty methods to go – the dying of Tatum Riley, Sidney’s bestie and Dewey’s sister, in that ugly storage door scene? The stuff of nightmares. Although her time in Woodsboro was short-lived, Rose McGowan’s efficiency as the ultimate lady’s sassy, spunky companion was a complete spotlight for followers, and was additionally giving us no finish of memorable ‘90s vogue moments.

From Jawbreaker (1999) to Charmed (2001–2006), Rose went on to star in no scarcity of cult classics – however she’s all the time needed to return to Scream. Talking to Indiewire, Rose pitched the concept of a secret twin for the character: “I all the time thought Tatum ought to’ve had a twin that got here again and was like ‘hell to the no,’ and had darkish hair, and avenged her… she may nonetheless try this”. With Matthew Lillard returning, we’re hoping that is subsequent on the Scream agenda.

The meta conscience of the movie, video retailer clerk Randy Meeks laid down his guidelines for surviving a horror film – together with, “By no means, ever, underneath any circumstances, say, ‘I’ll be proper again’, since you received’t be again”. Along with his encyclopaedic horror information, he was the slasher protagonist we’d wish to suppose we’d be – as a result of critically, who’s going right into a darkish room alone or yelling, “Who’s there?”. 

Sadly, even the wisest horror aficionado can’t outsmart Ghostface: Randy met his finish within the second movie, which damage much more given his disdain for sequels. Jamie Kennedy went on to star in Ghost Whisperer (2008–2010) and Heartbeat (2016), although his Scream character has since appeared posthumously within the franchise. After imparting his guidelines for surviving a horror trilogy by way of video message in Scream 3, he later appeared in {a photograph} in Scream (2022). His niece and nephew, Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin, are confirmed to seem within the upcoming flick, so maybe his survival knowledge shall be handed on…

The unfortunate ex-boyfriend turned prime suspect, poor Cotton Weary was framed for the homicide of Sidney’s mom and jailed after the Ghostface duo planted proof. Whereas he’s later exonerated and fulfils his goals of transferring to Hollywood within the second instalment, beginning a chat present named “100% Cotton”, his success is brief lived after he’s killed off firstly of the third movie.

An immensely profitable actor who’s starred in three Wes Anderson flicks and led the favored present Ray Donovan (2013–2020), Liev Schreiber has constructed a profession as compelling as his memorable function in Woodsboro. Followers, nevertheless, stay eager for a Cotton comeback: from detailed Reddit threads explaining how he may return to the precedent of different deceased characters returning, the door may positively be open for us to see him on-screen once more.

The taunting voice behind the masks, Roger L. Jackson introduced Ghostface to life along with his menacing cadence that made each telephone name in Woodsboro a nightmare. Whereas the actor strictly supplied the voice for the function and was by no means seen lurking underneath the enduring black robes, it’s his signature supply that tied every little thing collectively and made the character immediately recognisable

Roger has since continued to lend his voice to Ghostface in each Scream movie in addition to season 3 of the 2015 TV sequence – and sure, you’ll hear him within the upcoming Scream 7. Letting followers in on his technique for the character at Galaxy Con 2025, Roger shared: “I attempt to change some rhythms or a bit of of the language…but it surely’s received to be the identical”. A long time on, his voice stays the spine-tingling throughline of the franchise, and he’s exhibiting no signal of slowing down.