The intrigue deepens within the plot—and the ensemble of "Scream 7"! Mere weeks ago, we excitedly shared whispers that Patrick Dempsey, the star of "Scream 3," harbored a keen desire to reprise his role as Sidney Prescott's homicide detective husband, Mark Kincaid, in this iconic slasher series. Today, we unveil a twist: when Neve Campbell's iconic final girl strides back into Woodsboro for "Scream VII," she indeed brings her husband Mark along—but not the Mark we once knew. According to Deadline, Joel McHale of "Community" fame has joined director Kevin Williamson's horror sequel, donning the role of Sidney Prescott's spouse, Mark Evans.
Deadline reports that McHale has already landed in Atlanta, where cameras are rolling for the latest installment of "Scream," a film that has weathered the storm of losing both its predecessors' leads and its original director before finally kickstarting production. The current status of Dempsey's Mark Kincaid within the "Scream" universe remains shrouded in mystery, as does any potential involvement in "Scream VII." However, McHale's introduction as Sid's current husband, coupled with newcomer Isabel May cast as Sid's teenage daughter, hints at the dawn of yet another fresh start for this horror saga.
McHale joins an ever-expanding ensemble, including confirmed returnees Mason Gooding and Courteney Cox, alongside new faces such as Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner, and Anna Camp, all part of Spyglass Productions' upcoming venture.
As mentioned earlier, the seventh chapter of the "Scream" series faced significant hurdles when lead actress Melissa Barrera was dropped by Spyglass due to her support for Palestine, prompting co-lead Jenna Ortega to follow suit shortly thereafter, along with director Christopher Landon. But much like Ghostface, you can't silence a resilient slasher. With "Scream 7" now under production, a release date of February 27, 2026 set in stone, and an impressive cast assembled, the future looks brighter than ever for fans of spine-chilling cinema. Do you dare to embrace the terror?
