10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Scream 7 Cast – Ghostface Has Nothing on These Reveals!

The seventh installment of the Scream franchise is finally on the horizon and there’s plenty for horror fans (and nostalgia junkies) to sink their knives into. Paramount Pictures has locked in a February 27 2026 release date, and the movie is being steered by original Scream writer Kevin Williamson. With much of the original team back and a host of new faces, Scream 7 is shaping up to be a meta‑slasher party where Sidney’s past meets her future.

Below are ten facts about the cast and crew you probably didn’t know — perfect trivia fodder to drop the next time Ghostface asks, “What’s your favourite scary movie?”

1. Sidney’s back — and the story revolves around her

After skipping Scream VI over a salary dispute, Neve Campbell announced on Instagram that she’s returning to play ultimate final girl Sidney Prescott. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Campbell revealed that the new movie will focus on Sidney, likening her return to Jamie Lee Curtis’s comeback in the Halloween franchise. Campbell said the pitch — “We are going to follow Sidney” — is the reason she signed on. Translation: expect Sidney to be front and center when Ghostface calls again.

2. Gale Weathers still has the scoop

Courteney Cox has played tabloid reporter Gale Weathers in every Scream entry so far, and she isn’t done yet. According to People, Cox said she’s “excited” about having Williamson at the helm. Variety noted that while she hadn’t officially signed her contract when the announcement was made, the expectation is that Gale will once again chase Ghostface with a camera in hand.

3. Matthew Lillard has the jitters about returning

Stu Macher died in the 1996 original…or did he? After decades of fan theories, Matthew Lillard is officially returning as the unhinged co‑Ghostface. Lillard joked on Instagram about his parents being “so mad at me!!” and told CBR that he’s nervous because he doesn’t want to “kill the franchise forever”. Whether his return is a cameo or something more, expect him to chew scenery like it’s a teenage house party.

4. Roman Bridger is back too

Scream 3 villain Roman Bridger (Sidney’s half‑brother) survived a movie industry satire once — and he’s somehow back. People confirms that Scott Foley will reprise his role. Foley admitted on Good Morning America that he isn’t sure how Roman survived, but fans of meta-horror will relish his return.

5. Sidney’s daughter Tatum is played by Isabel May

Meet Tatum Evans, Sidney’s daughter named after her late best friend Tatum from the original film. Rising star Isabel May (1883, Young Sheldon) plays the new target of Ghostface. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the trailer shows Ghostface singling out Sidney’s daughter and even referencing the “nice little town” she found. May has said she grew up watching horror movies; now she’s stepping into the franchise as the next generation’s scream queen.

6. The Meeks‑Martin twins survive to fight again

Scream’s meta‑savvy siblings Chad and Mindy Meeks‑Martin aren’t done with Ghostface either. Variety reports that Mason Gooding is back as Chad and Jasmin Savoy Brown will reprise her role as Mindy. Gooding hinted that Scream 7 features the “most brutal” Ghostface yet, while Brown continues to split time between Scream and Showtime’s Yellowjackets.

7. Ghostbusters meet Ghostface: Celeste O’Connor and Mckenna Grace join the fun

Two actors from the Ghostbusters revival are trading proton packs for slasher screams. Celeste O’Connor announced on Instagram, “New scream queen unlocked” after joining Scream 7. She previously appeared in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and 2024’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Meanwhile, Mckenna Grace — who stole scenes in Gifted and won an Emmy nomination for The Handmaid’s Tale — confessed that Scream has always been her comfort movie and that she’s “quite unsuccessfully trying to play it cool” about joining the cast.

8. New blood includes Asa Germann, Sam Rechner and Anna Camp

Scream 7 also welcomes Asa Germann, Sam Rechner and Anna Camp. Germann’s casting announcement (via Instagram) said he was “so excited” to join. Rechner, known for Spielberg’s The Fabelmans and Netflix’s Heartbreak High, is another new addition. Actress Anna Camp, famous for Pitch Perfect, shared that the first movie she ever saw on a date was the original Scream — now she’s part of the franchise. Together, these newcomers hint at fresh blood and fresh kills.

9. Kevin Williamson is directing (for the first time)

The original Scream movies were written by Kevin Williamson, who became synonymous with meta‑horror. In a twist, Scream 7 marks his directorial debut in the franchise. Williamson wrote Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4, and his return behind the camera has longtime fans hyped for a film that honors Wes Craven while forging its own path.

10. A release date and a plot built on family ties

Paramount announced that Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27 2026. The official logline teases a new Ghostface stalking the quiet town where Sidney has built a life; this time the killer’s target is Sidney’s daughter. Campbell says the film will go “back to suspense instead of blood”, but co‑star Gooding warns that this Ghostface is more anatomically brutal than ever. Nostalgia and new blood — what more could a Scream fan want?

Scream 7 promises to blend 90s nostalgia with Gen‑Z sensibilities. Between legacy icons returning, newcomers eager to earn their stripes, and Williamson’s guidance, Ghostface’s latest outing is shaping up to be a must‑watch. Mark your calendar, polish your horror trivia and get ready to scream along when the Next Gen of Ghostface calls you up on Feb 27. Oh, and keep those masks handy — TikTok’s about to be full of “Sidney’s realtor is the real villain” skits again.