Patrick Dempsey Says There Are Talks About Him Returning to theScreamFranchise: 'You Never Know' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Patrick Dempsey, Patrick Dempsey in ‘Scream 3.'.Photo:Greg Doherty/Getty ; Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

Greg Doherty/Getty ; Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

Patrick Dempseyis hinting at a return to theScreamfilm franchise.

The actor, 58, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that there are talks about him reprising hisScream 3character Detective Mark Kincaid in the upcomingScream 7.

“Well, they’ve been talking to me about it, and I think they’re still working on the script,” Dempsey says. “And, of course,Neve [Campbell]has signed on, so I think we’ll see.”

“I’m waiting to read the script and to see if it actually goes,” continues theGrey’s Anatomyalum — who has recently partnered withPfizerand theAmerican Cancer Societyfor theirChange the Odds initiative.

“In this business, you never know what’s going to happen. But if the opportunity opens itself up and it becomes a reality, then I’ll definitely take it seriously,” he adds.

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Patrick Dempsey in ‘Scream 3.'.Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

Dempsey starred as the Los Angeles Police Department detective in 2003’sScream 3, opposite Campbell’s Sidney Prescott,Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers andDavid Arquette’s Dewey Riley.

In the film, Dempsey’s Kincaid helps investigate theStab 3murders as he develops a romantic interest in Sidney.

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Scream 7was announced in August 2023, withChristopher Landon— whose previous films includeParanormal Activity: The Marked Ones(2014),Freaky(2020) andHappy Death Day(2017) —slated to direct. However, months later in December, the filmmaker shared in apost on X(formerly Twitter) thathe is no longer involved in the project.

In March 2024, Campbell announcedshe would be reprising her rolefor the new movie. She first played the character in the original 1996 filmScreamand returned for each of the sequels, except in the 2023 sixth entry.

When Campbell announced her return, she also confirmed that Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original, will direct the new film.

Campbell and Williamson then announced earlier this month whenScream 7will hit theaters. “It’s gonna be a killer 2026. #Scream7,” the pair captioned a jointInstagrampost.

Scream 7will hit theaters on Feb. 27, 2026.

source: people.com