Summary
Of all the most popularhorrorfranchises, many would sayScream 7has the most staying power. Ever since the original movie was released in 1996, audiences have tried to guess the big reveals, kept up with Sidney Prescott’s (Neve Campbell) empowering story, and wondered what would happen next. Whether or notScream 7is the start of a new trilogy, fans are curious about the tone, vibe, and direction of the upcoming horror sequel.
SinceScreamhas had great characters since the beginning, fans wonder who will appear in Scream 7, and that includes one particular legacy character.People are torn about whether this person should come back to the franchise.
Do Scream 7 Fans Think David Arquette’s Dewey Riley Should Return?
In a recent interview,Courteney Cox talked aboutScream 7and said she hadn’t signed onto the movie yet. She also saidshe would love to see David Arquette come back to play Dewey Riley. SinceGhostface killed Dewey inScream (2022), Dewey could only return in a dream, flashback, or if the actor was de-aged.
Fans are divided on this idea and discussed whether Dewey should return in aReddit thread. Redditor @kfbonacci thinks Dewey should definitely be part ofScream 7and wrote:
“honestly, i’d love to see a flashback or dream with dewey… cliché? maybe. but it would be such a good way to see him again, but also set up where gale is mentally and emotionally. still struggling with the loss of dewey.”
Redditor @Sinnafyle agrees thatDewey could still appear inScream 7and be part of Gale’s storyline.Scream 7can focus on Galeand delve into how she feels about losing Dewey. Since their relationship was a big part of her character arc, it wouldn’t feel logical to ignore it. The fan wrote:
“It isn’t a stretch to see Gale have visions or conversations with Dewey in her head while trying to solve the next murders. They often worked them out together.”
Since manyfans want to see Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) again, many think it makes sense for Dewey to come back.Dewey, Sidney, and Gale are the original legacy character trio who had a perfect dynamic that would be hard to replicate. With no details available about any new characters inScream 7, it’s hard not to wish that Dewey could reappear in some way so fans can at least get some nostalgia when watching the upcoming sequel.
However,someScream 7fans think that Dewey can be left in the past, and the focus can be on other characters and plotlines. Redditor @flickfan45 thinks:
“why would Dewey appear? however y’all feel about Scream 5 and 6, they better not retcon any of that.”
While fans will continue towonder if David Arquette could return, some think thatScream 7needs to look to the future, not the past. Since the horror sequel will do a deep dive into Sidney’s life today, some might argue that there’s no need to revisit Dewey. There are both pros and cons to including him again. On the one hand, it make sense to give more space to new characters who audiences want to get to know. On the other hand,Screamfans miss Dewey and many disagree with the choice to kill him off. While a sequel can never make everyone happy, including Dewey would at least satisfy some fans. At the very least, Gale and Sidney could have a serious talk about Dewey. While it might have to be brief since they would be busy dealing with a new Ghostface, fans at least want this beloved and important character to be mentioned.
Who Is Starring In Scream 7?
As of late September 2024,Neve Campbell is the only star who has signed ontoScream 7.Fans hope that Courteney Cox will play Gale Weathers again. It also seems possible thatPatrick Dempsey will reappear as Mark Kincaidsince Mark and Sidney are married and have children.
Fans have different ideas aboutSidney’s character arc inScream 7. Some think that the story can take place at Christmas and show what her family life looks like. Others wonder if she could host a cozy dinner gathering that Ghostface crashes. While it will be great to see Campbell again and fans missed seeing her inScream 6, her story won’t feel as powerful or impactful if Gale doesn’t come back. While she might be strong-willed, Sidney has never acted alone, and it would be sad to see her without her smart and interesting sidekick.
