Scream Franchise Star Has ‘Extreme FOMO’ Over Scream 7

The final time audiences obtained to spend time with David Arquette’s iconic Dewey Riley was in Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s very good Scream (2022). And, tragically, it was the ultimate time. His final scene was a traumatic one for followers and, in accordance with his interview with TooFab (in anticipation of his latest film The Good Half), it was and stays equally traumatic for Arquette himself. Because the franchise veteran of the primary 5 Scream movies stated:

“I do know, it’s actually nonetheless unhappy to me. Dewey was such an honor to play and be part of these movies and get to work with Wes and this unimaginable forged as nicely. It has been a grieving course of.”

TooFab requested Arquette about his expertise engaged on the 2022 movie, particularly. He goes into element of the precise struggles, together with the most important issue that comes with selling the film whereas avoiding any dreaded spoilers. Significantly relating to his character’s destiny. To not point out the everyday issue of selling a Scream film with out giving a solitary trace as to who the killer (or, extra usually, killers) is.

“It was a tough movie to movie, understanding that was taking place. After which one of many tougher elements was understanding what the movie had and doing press and never speaking about it, or sort of stretch the reality and never reveal something. That was fairly onerous for me.”

David Arquette Has Critical FOMO Over Scream 7

Final yr’s Scream VI marked the primary time that, not solely was Dewey lacking from a Ghostface film, however Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott too. After all, the latter handed on the movie due to a contract dispute, with the film writing out Campbell’s character. However all that adjustments with Scream 7, which comes because of these contract negotiations being reopened and concluded to the actor’s liking.

However, it wasn’t a simple time getting right here. First, Melissa Barrera was fired. Then, Jenna Ortega’s departure was introduced, as was the departure of director Christopher Landon. Contemplating the author of the masterful first and second movies (in addition to the enjoyable fourth), Kevin Williamson, has now stepped in to helm, there’s good purpose to be excited for the slasher sequel. However, in fact, the true star (outdoors of Ghostface) is Sid, who followers missed within the sixth outing. Responding to the brand new forged and director bulletins, in addition to his lack of position within the movie, Arquette stated:

“There’s excessive FOMO. I’m actually excited to see what Kevin does since he wrote the primary one and he’s such an incredible filmmaker and artist and author. How he understands that world, it’ll be actually fascinating to see his tackle it [as director] and bringing the entire authentic crew again collectively, it’s a very FOMO second.”

The excellent news is that the actor has now “accepted” his character’s demise. And, given the truth that he likes to “keep in mind the great instances,” it seems like he has a constructive perspective about leaving the sequence in spite of everything these years.