Following Neve Campbell’s announcement of her return, “Scream 7” is rumored to welcome back franchise veterans Courteney Cox and Patrick Dempsey, as per Daniel Richtman’s insights. While these claims await official confirmation, Cox is reportedly set to continue her role as the divisive journalist Gale Weathers. After Campbell opted out of “Scream VI” due to salary disputes, Cox remained the sole original cast member to feature across all sequels. Roger Jackson’s role as the voice of Ghostface in every “Scream” movie also deserves a mention.

Additionally, there’s buzz about Patrick Dempsey reprising his role as Mark Kincaid from “Scream 3,” where he was both Sidney Prescott’s love interest and a suspect for Ghostface. Despite only appearing in the third film, Kincaid’s character later marries Sidney off-screen.

The potential return of Cox and Dempsey adds to the excitement around “Scream 7,” especially after Kevin Williamson’s involvement and Campbell’s comeback as Sidney Prescott. These developments bring a positive spin to the series following the controversial exits of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Campbell herself shared her return on Instagram on March 12, teasing fans with a script snapshot.