Scream 7 Is Still Missing 2 Major OG Characters After Surprise Return Confirmations

Scream 7 is shaping up to be one big Scream reunion with several original, iconic characters from earlier films set to appear, but the movie still needs two more actors to return. The upcoming slasher sequel will also be a homecoming behind the scenes — it is directed by Scream's creator Kevin Williamson and penned by Guy Busick (the fifth and sixth installments' co-writer). Unfortunately, newer franchise actors like Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega won't return for Scream 7. To make up for their absences, the producers are seemingly trying to bring back as many people as possible.

Production on Scream 7 began in January 2025, with a scheduled release date of February 27, 2026.

For starters, Neve Campbell, the face of the Scream movie series (aside from Ghostface, of course), will reprise her final girl role as Sidney Prescott. Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers, who has appeared in every film, will also return. Meanwhile, Scream (2022) and Scream VI stars Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin have signed on for Scream 7. Now, with the latest casting announcement for two former Ghostface killers, the 2026 sequel must revive two others.

Scream 7 Needs To Bring Back Jill Roberts & Nancy Loomis To Complete Sidney's Ghostface Returns

Roman & Stu Are Confirmed To Return

According to Deadline, Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley are set to reprise their legendary roles as Stu Macher and Roman Bridger, respectively, in Scream 7. Lillard's Stu, along with Skeet Ulrich's Billy Loomis, was Ghostface in the first movie, while Foley's Roman was the villain in the third installment. The announcement of the two actors' casting is undoubtedly exciting. However, it also means that Scream 7 now has to bring back two other previous Ghostface killers — Nancy Loomis (played by Laurie Metcalf) from Scream 2 and Jill Roberts (portrayed by Emma Roberts) from Scream 4.

Scream 7 Confirmed Cast	Role
Neve Campbell	Sidney Prescott
Courteney Cox	Gale Weathers
Mason Gooding	Chad Meeks-Martin
Jasmin Savoy Brown	Mindy Meeks-Martin
Roger L. Jackson	Ghostface (voice)
Isabel May	Sidney's daughter
Joel McHale	Mark Evans
Matthew Lillard	Stu Macher
Scott Foley	Roman Bridger

Since Stu and Roman (and likely Billy, since he appeared in both reboot films) are making cameos in Scream 7, other major dead Ghostfaces from Sidney's movies should, too. The only ones missing are Jill and Nancy. Perhaps the upcoming slasher sequel will save their appearances as surprises, but if the film is going with the theme of bringing back Sidney's biggest foes, Jill and Nancy need to be there, too.

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Sidney Could Hallucinate Them

Every returning character in Scream 7 will (hopefully) serve a purpose. With the latest casting trend, Stu and Roman's presence will seemingly force Sidney to confront her past. However, both of them are dead, as are all the other Ghostface killers who could and should appear. As a result, there are only two possibilities concerning the logistics behind Stu and Roman's returns — either they were never really dead or Sidney hallucinates them. Whatever the case, fans will have to wait until Scream 7's premiere to learn the truth.