Key Takeaways
- Celeste O’Connor joins Scream 7; her character remains mysterious until release.
- Only 3 official cast members so far, including Neve Campbell; unexplained plot hole regarding Sidney’s daughter.
- Fans speculate on O’Connor’s role and potential ties to Sidney; anticipation for potential return of Courteney Cox’s character.
Horror fans can rest assured that Scream 7 has a new cast member. According to Deadline, Celeste O’Connor has joined the cast of the upcoming slasher sequel.
O’Conner’s character hasn’t been disclosed, so fans will have to wait until the movie’s February 2026 release date to find out whether she plays a victim or, possibly, Ghostface. O’Connor previously appeared in the 2020 horror movie Freaky, along with Madame Web, the second sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and The In Between.
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So far, there are only three official Scream 7 cast members. This includes Neve Campbell, who will play Sidney Prescott again, and Isabel May, who was cast as Sidney’s daughter. May’s casting might introduce a plot hole since fans are unsure about how old Sidney’s kids are supposed to be, and audiences are waiting to see if there is an explanation for that. As has been the case throughout the entire Scream franchise, anyone could be Ghostface, which is why O’Connor’s casting is interesting. They may be playing one of May’s character’s friends or classmates.
Since Scream 7 will start filming in December 2024, there is no trailer yet, and fans have a rough, general idea of where the story will go. There may not be any news about whom the new characters are or further casting details, but fans have come up with various theories about Sidney’s life and who Ghostface could be.
It will be interesting to see how O’Connor’s character fits into the slasher story and how she’s connected to Sidney. Considering that new and legacy characters joined together to beat Ghostface in both the fifth and sixth movies, it would be great to see O’Connor play a teenager who is friends with Sidney’s daughter. The three of them could form a new strong team, hopefully with Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) by their side. Cox hasn’t signed onto Scream 7, but fans are waiting every day for news that she will come back. It doesn’t feel right to watch a Scream movie without journalist Gale, who is so smart, witty, and funny. At the very least, the fact that two younger stars have been cast alongside Campbell proves that young adult characters will be a big and important part of the story.
Campbell didn’t return for Scream 6 because she said she wasn’t given the salary she knew she should have been. However, she told People that the franchise meant a lot to her and it was tough to come to this conclusion. She said, “It’s been a very difficult decision to move on. To all my Scream fans, I love you. You’ve always been so incredibly supportive to me. I’m forever grateful to you and to what this franchise has given me over the past 25 years.” Hopefully, as Scream 7 gets closer to filming, fans will hear more about the other cast members soon.
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Source: Deadline.com