Ethan Embry
is making his approach to Woodsboro. The actor is the most recent nostalgic title to hitch the forged of the anticipated Scream 7, in accordance with a brand new report from Deadline. Embry joins legacy forged members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard, whose characters had been regarded as lifeless following the unique movie’s conclusion, may even return. Whereas plot particulars are being stored largely beneath wraps, we all know that the upcoming characteristic will focus on Sydney (Campbell) and her household.
Embry was a well-liked title in ’90s cinema, usually recognized for taking part in quirky and relatable characters. His hottest options of the last decade embrace Empire Information, That Factor You Do!, Vegas Trip, and Cannot Hardly Wait. All through the 2000s, Embry has constantly labored in Hollywood, showing in movies like Candy Dwelling Alabama, Harold & Kumar Go to White Fortress, The Satan’s Sweet, and Emptiness, and collection like Grace and Frankie, Sneaky Pete, Freaky Hyperlinks, Brotherhood, and The Strolling Lifeless.
Embry’s addition to the forged is a nostalgic nod to the Scream franchise’s Nineteen Nineties roots; the primary movie, directed by the legendary Wes Craven, was launched in 1996. Whereas Scream definitely boasts a brand new era of followers (due to the wildly profitable Scream 5 and Scream 6), Embry’s look, alongside Campbell, Dillard, Foley, Cox, and Savoy Brown will likely be interesting to followers of Nineteen Nineties movies. Together with Scream 7, Embry will subsequent seem in Alma and the Wolf and The Gymnast.
A Nostalgic Reunion as Neve Campbell Returns for ‘Scream 7’
Including to the nostalgic attract, Neve Campbell will return to the franchise after not showing in its final installment as a result of a wage dispute. Scream 7 has taken a detour from its authentic idea because the movie was anticipated to star Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, who led 2022’s Scream and 2023’s Scream 6, with Christopher Landon (Pleased Demise Day) set to direct. Issues shifted after Barrera was launched from the challenge following feedback concerning the Israel-Hamas warfare. The day after Barrera’s departure, Ortega exited the challenge, citing scheduling points with the second season of Netflix’s Wednesday. The next month, Landon additionally exited. Per Campbell, Scream 7 will divert its consideration again to Sydney, specializing in the unique franchise Last Lady and her household.
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It has been a very long time coming. His mother and pa are gonna be so mad.
Throughout an interview final yr, Campbell shared:
“We’re going to comply with Sidney. They did pitch the idea to me, and it is the rationale that I jumped on board.”
New franchise additions embrace Isabel Might (who has been forged as Sidney’s daughter), Joel McHale (as Sidney’s husband), Celeste O’Connor, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner, Asa Germann, Anna Camp, and Mark Consuelos. Kevin Williamson, who wrote Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4, will direct. Scream 7 is written by Man Busick, who additionally scribed Scream 5 and Scream 6. Embry’s addition to the Scream franchise is a welcome nostalgic deal with, however how will Ghostface really feel about him? We’ll discover out when Scream 7 hits the massive display. The slasher sequel is presently in manufacturing in Atlanta and lands in theaters on February 27, 2026. It’s being launched by Paramount Footage.
Scream 7
- Launch Date
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February 27, 2026
- Producers
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Cathy Konrad, Gary Barber, Marianne Maddalena, Peter Oillataguerre, William Sherak, Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Ron Lynch