List of Scream (film series) cast members explained

Scream is an American meta horror slasher film series created in 1996 by Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven. Each of the films features a large ensemble of actors and actresses. The leading role of the series is Sidney Prescott, portrayed by Canadian actress Neve Campbell, who is accompanied by ambitious news reporter Gale Weathers, played by Courteney Cox, and the police officer Dewey Riley, played by David Arquette, who appear in all five Scream films. Other major recurring characters include film-geek Randy Meeks, played by Jamie Kennedy, and Cotton Weary, played by Liev Schreiber, in the first three films. The series consists of six films: Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997), Scream 3 (2000), Scream 4 (2011), Scream (2022), and Scream VI (2023). The first four films were directed by Wes Craven and scored by Marco Beltrami. Kevin Williamson wrote Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4, but scheduling commitments meant he could provide only notes for Scream 3, with writing duties instead helmed by Ehren Kruger.

The Weinstein Company stated that the success of Scream 4 could lead to potential sequels and a new Scream trilogy, with Arquette, Craven and Williamson all having been contracted or expressed interest in appearing in future installments. However, it was eventually announced the franchise would continue through Scream: The TV Series, a television production that debuted on MTV in 2015.[1] [2] In 2019, Spyglass Media Group acquired the rights to the series.[3] Scream (2022) was announced in 2019, with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett signed on to direct.[4] Campbell, Cox, and Arquette all signed on to return for the film.[5]

The series is notable in the horror genre for casting established and popular actors which, before Scream (1996), was uncommon and difficult, the genre not taken seriously by mainstream actors. In particular, its cast of famous female actresses such as Drew Barrymore and Courteney Cox in prominent, strong roles was considered to give the genre credibility and allow future Scream and other horror films to attract big name actors with greater ease.

Cast

CharacterFilm
Scream
(1996)
Scream 2
(1997)
Scream 3
(2000)
Scream 4
(2011)
Scream
(2022)
Scream VI
(2023)

Main characters

GhostfaceRoger L. Jackson
Sidney PrescottNeve Campbell
Gale Weathers
Dewey RileyDavid ArquetteDavid Arquette
Randy MeeksJamie KennedyJamie KennedyJamie Kennedy
Cotton WearyLiev SchreiberLiev Schreibercolspan="3"
Billy LoomisSkeet UlrichSkeet Ulrich
Kirby ReedHayden PanettiereHayden PanettiereHayden Panettiere
Judy HicksMarley Shelton
Sam CarpenterMelissa Barrera[6]
Tara CarpenterJenna Ortega
Chad Meeks-MartinMason Gooding
Mindy Meeks-MartinJasmin Savoy Brown

Supporting characters

Stu MacherMatthew Lillardcolspan="5"
Tatum RileyRose McGowancolspan="5"
Maureen PrescottLynn McReeLynn McReecolspan="3"
Debbie Salt / Mrs. LoomisLaurie Metcalfcolspan="4"
Derek FeldmanJerry O'Connellcolspan="4"
Hallie McDanielElise Nealcolspan="4"
Mickey AltieriTimothy Olyphantcolspan="4"
Mark KincaidPatrick Dempseycolspan="3"
Roman BridgerScott FoleyScott Foley
Jennifer JolieParker PoseyParker Poseycolspan="1"
Angelina TylerEmily Mortimercolspan="4"
Tyson FoxDeon Richmondcolspan="4"
Jill RobertsEmma Robertscolspan="2"
Charlie WalkerRory Culkincolspan="2"
Robbie MercerErik Knudsencolspan="2"
Trevor SheldonNico Tortorellacolspan="2"
Richie KirschJack QuaidJack Quaid
Amber FreemanMikey Madison
Liv McKenzieSonia Ben Ammar
Wes HicksDylan Minnette
Ethan LandryJack Champion[7]
Quinn BaileyLiana Liberato
Wayne BaileyDermot Mulroney[8]
Anika KayokoDevyn Nekoda
Danny BrackettJosh Segarra

Minor characters

Casey BeckerDrew Barrymorecolspan="5"
Kenny BrownW. Earl Browncolspan="5"
Sheriff BurkeJoseph Whippcolspan="5"
Principal Arthur HimbryHenry Winklercolspan="5"
Steve OrthKevin Patrick Wallscolspan="5"
Neil PrescottLawrence HechtLawrence Hechtcolspan="3"
Hank LoomisC. W. MorganC. W. Morgancolspan="3"
ReporterNancy O'Dellcolspan="2"
Guy at PartyMatthew LillardMatthew Lillardcolspan="5"
Cici CooperSarah Michelle Gellarcolspan="4"
Maureen EvansJada Pinkettcolspan="4"
Chief Louis HartleyLewis Arquettecolspan="4"
JoelDuane Martincolspan="4"
LoisRebecca Gayheartcolspan="4"
MurphyPortia de Rossicolspan="4"
Phil StevensOmar Eppscolspan="4"
Joshua JacksonJoshua JacksonJoshua Jackson
DawnieMarisol Nicholscolspan="4"
Gus GoldDavid Warnercolspan="4"
Officer AndrewsPhilip Pavelcolspan="4"
Officer RichardsChris Doylecolspan="4"
John MiltonLance Henriksencolspan="3"
Tom PrinzeMatt Keeslarcolspan="3"
Sarah DarlingJenny McCarthycolspan="3"
Steven StonePatrick Warburtoncolspan="3"
Christine HamiltonKelly Rutherfordcolspan="3"
Detective WallaceJosh Paiscolspan="3"
Bianca BurnetteCarrie Fishercolspan="3"
Martha MeeksHeather MatarazzoHeather Matarazzo
HossAdam BrodyAdam Brodycolspan="3"
Anthony PerkinsAnthony Andersoncolspan="2"
Rebecca WaltersAlison Briecolspan="2"
Olivia MorrisMarielle Jaffecolspan="2"
Kate RobertsMary McDonnellcolspan="2"
Marnie CooperBritt Robertsoncolspan="2"
Jenny RandallAimee Teegardencolspan="2"
Vince SchneiderKyle Gallner
Deputy FarneyReggie Conquest
Deputy VinsonChester Tam
Christopher StoneHenry Czerny[9]
Jason CarveyTony Revolori[10]
Laura CraneSamara Weaving

Stab characters

Sidney PrescottTori Spellingcolspan="4"
Billy LoomisLuke Wilsoncolspan="4"
Casey BeckerHeather GrahamHeather GrahamDrew Barrymore
SherrieLucy Halecolspan="2"
TrudieShenae Grimescolspan="2"
RachelAnna Paquincolspan="2"
ChloeKristen Bellcolspan="2"
GhostfaceMatthew Lillard
Stu MacherVince Vaughn
Tatum RileyAlicia Silverstone
Randy MeeksChristopher Speed
Principal HimbryRon Howard
Notes

Awards and nominations

The cast of the Scream series have won, or been nominated for, several awards, most notably Campbell who has received the most wins and nominations of the cast for her role as Sidney Prescott, including the Saturn Award for Best Actress and MTV Movie Award for Best Performance. For Scream (1996) Skeet Ulrich and Drew Barrymore received Saturn Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Cox received a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Scream 2 but lost to Gloria Stuart for Titanic (1997). Despite her brief cameo appearance as "Sidney Prescott" in the film within a film "Stab" series, Tori Spelling was nominated for a Razzie Award for "Worst New Actress" in Scream 2.

Parker Posey's role as Jennifer Jolie received near unanimous praise from critics, with The New York Times' Elvis Mitchell saying "[Posey] alone makes the picture worth seeing. Dizzy and nakedly – hilariously – ambitious, she's so flighty she seems to be levitating." So well received was her performance that she received an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance nomination in 2000 for the role but lost to Adam Sandler for Big Daddy (1999).

YearCeremonyCategoryNominee(s)Associated
film
Result
199623rd Saturn AwardsBest ActressNeve CampbellScream
Best Supporting ActorSkeet Ulrich
Best Supporting ActressDrew Barrymore
19976th MTV Movie AwardsBest Female PerformanceNeve Campbell
18th Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst New StarTori SpellingScream 2
199824th Saturn AwardsBest ActressNeve Campbell
Best Supporting ActressCourteney Cox
7th MTV Movie AwardsBest Female PerformanceNeve Campbell
4th Blockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Actor – HorrorDavid Arquette[11] [12]
Favorite Actress – HorrorNeve Campbell
Courteney Cox
Favorite Supporting Actor – HorrorJamie Kennedy
Favorite Supporting Actress – HorrorJada Pinkett-Smith
20009th MTV Movie AwardsBest Comedic PerformanceParker PoseyScream 3
Best Female PerformanceNeve Campbell
20017th Blockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Actor – HorrorDavid Arquette[13] [14]
Favorite Actress – HorrorNeve Campbell
Courteney Cox
20116th Scream AwardsBest Horror ActressNeve CampbellScream 4[15]
Best CameoKristen Bell and Anna Paquin
Fright Meter AwardsBest Supporting ActressHayden Panettiere[16]
202230th MTV Movie & TV AwardsMost Frightened PerformanceJenna OrtegaScream[17]
202331st MTV Movie & TV AwardsBest FightCourteney Cox (Gale Weathers) vs. GhostfaceScream VI[18]
20244th Critics' Choice Super AwardsBest Actress in a Horror MovieJenna Ortega[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 10 Best Things Harvey Weinstein Said at His Zurich Film Festival Masterclass - IndieWire. Nigel M.. Smith. www.indiewire.com. September 30, 2013 .
  2. News: Can 'Scream' Help MTV Win Back Missing Teens?. John. Jurgensen. Wall Street Journal . June 25, 2015.
  3. Web site: Spyglass Resurrecting Ghostface in New Scream Movie [Exclusive] . November 7, 2019. November 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20200227131204/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3593128/spyglass-resurrection-ghostface-new-scream-exclusive/. February 27, 2020. live.
  4. Web site: Scream 5 Scores Ready or Not Team Radio Silence to Direct (& Scare Us Silly) . Gemmill . Allie . March 12, 2020 . Collider . en-US. March 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429191002/https://collider.com/scream-5-ready-or-not-radio-silence-director-plot-details/. April 29, 2020. live.
  5. Web site: Neve Campbell is Back as Sidney Prescott in Spyglass and Paramount's 'Scream' Relaunch! [Exclusive]]. Squires. John. Bloody Disgusting. September 10, 2020. September 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: 'Scream' Sequel Seeing Return Of Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding & Jenna Ortega. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. May 10, 2022. May 10, 2022.
  7. Web site: Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra Join Next 'Scream' Pic For Spyglass And Paramount. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. June 16, 2022. June 16, 2022.
  8. Web site: Kit . Borys . 2022-06-03 . Dermot Mulroney Joins Latest 'Scream' Horror Movie (Exclusive) . 2022-06-03 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  9. Web site: 'Mission: Impossible's Henry Czerny Joins Next Scream Pic For Spyglass And Paramount. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. June 23, 2022. June 24, 2022.
  10. Web site: 'Scream 6' – Samara Weaving and Tony Revolori Join the Cast! [Exclusive]]. Bloody Disguting. Brad. Miska. July 14, 2022. July 14, 2022.
  11. Web site: December 17, 1997 . Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Nominees Announced . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20150214050940/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blockbuster-entertainment-awards-nominees-announced-77915327.html . 2015-02-14 . dead . 5 October 2018 .
  12. Web site: March 10, 1998 . Julia Roberts and Will Smith Each Take Two Trophies at Fourth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20150620224920/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/julia-roberts-and-will-smith-each-take-two-trophies-at-fourth-annual-blockbuster-entertainment-awardsr-77062637.html . 2015-06-20 . dead . 5 October 2018.
  13. Web site: 2001-01-29 . Eric Schumacer Rasmussen . Destiny's Child Lead Blockbuster Nominees. https://web.archive.org/web/20140726134150/http://www.mtv.com/news/1438595/destinys-child-lead-blockbuster-nominees/. dead. July 26, 2014. MTV News. 21 November 2018 .
  14. Web site: 12 April 2001 . LANCE FIASCO . 'NSync Takes Home Three Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. idobi Network . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911194939/https://idobi.com/news/nsync-takes-home-three-blockbuster-entertainment-awards/ . 2016-09-11 . 4 November 2016 .
  15. Web site: Boucher . Geoff . 2011-09-07 . 'Harry Potter,' 'X-Men: First Class' lead Scream Awards . . 2011-09-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121013115504/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/09/07/harry-potter-x-men-first-class-lead-scream-awards/#/0 . 2012-10-13 . live .
  16. Web site: 2011 Fright Meter Award Winners . April 26, 2023 . en.
  17. Web site: MTV Movie and TV Awards Winners List 2022 (Updated Live). Variety. Ethan. Shanfeld. June 5, 2022. June 5, 2022.
  18. Web site: MTV Movie & TV Awards: 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Stranger Things', 'The Last Of Us' Lead 2023 Nominations — Full List. Variety. Denise. Petski. April 5, 2023. April 5, 2023. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405161751/https://deadline.com/2023/04/mtv-movie-amp-tv-awards-top-gun-maverick-stranger-things-the-last-of-us-2023-nominations-list-1235317050/. live.
  19. Web site: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE CRITICS CHOICE ASSOCIATION'S 4TH ANNUAL "CRITICS CHOICE SUPER AWARDS" HONORING SUPERHERO, SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY, HORROR, AND ACTION MOVIES AND SERIES. Critics' Choice Super Awards. Critics' Choice Super Awards. March 7, 2024. March 8, 2024.