November 3, 2024 8:28 pm

Patrick Dempsey in Talks To Return for Scream 7 After 24 Years Away
Patrick Dempsey in Talks To Return for Scream 7 After 24 Years Away

Patrick Dempsey in Talks To Return for Scream 7 After 24 Years Away

It may have gotten off to a rocky start, but it appears as if the seventh film in the Scream franchise is back on track after a series of unfortunate setbacks, and if all goes well, we could see another fan-favorite character return for the next sequel. Happy Death Days Christopher Landon was initially set to direct the sequel, but he departed the project late in 2023 following the firing of star Melissa Barrera a month earlier, and the exit of Jenna Ortega shortly after that. Original Scream writer Kevin Williamson has since taken over, with the movie expected to arrive on February 27, 2026.

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​Dempsey, who starred in Scream 3, recently revealed that there have been discussions about his potential return to the iconic horror franchise. Read More