'Scream 7' trivia and fun facts
Kevin Williamson
This will be the first film in the series directed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote Scream: Vigila quién llama (1996), Scream 2 (1997), and Scream 4 (2011).
Atlanta
The first day of filming was on January 7, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The first scene took place at a bar/restaurant.
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox (Gale Weathers) is the only actor to appear in every film in the series.
Isabel May
Isabel May got the role of Sidney's daughter on her 24th birthday.
Roger Jackson
Roger Jackson will return for the 'Ghostface' voice, making him involved with all seven films.
Mark
Both Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023) mention Sidney Prescott has a husband named Mark, who was widely presumed to be Det. Mark Kincaid, played by Patrick Dempsey in Scream 3 (2000). "Scream" and "Scream VI" directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett also confirmed this was their intention in interviews. Dempsey stated in a Today interview he was in discussions to return for the seventh film and was waiting for the script. In January 2025, it was announced that Sidney's husband would be a new character, Mark Evans, played by Joel McHale. Dempsey told Variety that scheduling conflicts and the California wildfires near his Malibu home prevented him from returning.
Neve Campbell
Kevin Williamson convinced Neve Campbell to consider returning, and Neve Campbell convinced Kevin Williamson to direct it.