It is a good time to be a horror fan like me, because the style has been thriving for plenty of years now. A few of the greatest horror motion pictures returned to theaters with new installments, together with Wes Craven’s beloved Scream. A seventh film is on the way in which, and whereas I may deal with the upcoming horror film’s casting shakeups, I’ve obtained to say that Patrick Dempsey not being again as Mark Kincaid simply sucks.
What we learn about Scream 7 is proscribed, however casting information is popping out repeatedly, often involving (lifeless) legacy characters. Whereas Patrick Dempsey admitted he was in talks to lastly reprise his position, information of Joel McHale enjoying Sidney’s husband (additionally named Mark) put the kibosh on that. And within the course of, a years-long fan idea that Kincaid and Sidney obtained married ended. As a hardcore fan I feel that is simply an enormous bummer.
This is not a shot at McHale; he is a robust actor who has shone in horror initiatives like Assassination Nation. Nevertheless it feels purposeful that “Mark” was name-dropped as Sidney’s husband within the 2022 Scream, particularly since Patrick Dempsey’s character was nonetheless alive in-universe. Add in the truth that the Gray’s Anatomy alum was in talks to return, and the truth that now we’re simply getting a brand new character with the identical title looks like a let down.
Regardless of Patrick Dempsey returning to the horror style with Thanksgiving (streaming with a Netflix subscription) and Dexter: Unique Sin, it appeared like the proper time for him to lastly seem in Scream for the primary time for the reason that third film. We’ll simply have to attend for a purpose why this did not work out.
Actually, it looks like Scream 7 director Kevin Williamson is targeted on bringing again sudden legacy characters for the slasher. Over the previous weeks there have been studies about Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, and even David Arquette returning to the franchise, regardless of their characters dying. Moviegoers are inquisitive about how these appearances will issue into the story, and sadly the Patrick Dempsey-related FOMO is probably going going to stay round for the lengthy haul.
As beforehand talked about, I am positive Joel McHale will likely be glorious in Scream 7. He is positively obtained the appeal and appearing chops to tug of enjoying Sidney’s lengthy unseen husband within the forthcoming sequel. We’ll simply have to attend and see if he manages to outlive coming head to head with Ghostface for the primary time. In spite of everything, folks near Neve Campbell’s closing lady have a tendency to fulfill the sharp finish of a knife.
Scream 7 does not presently have a launch date, but it surely’s anticipated to reach in 2026 somewhat than a part of the 2025 film launch listing. Whereas we look ahead to information, the final two motion pictures are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription.