David Arquette is going back to an old role.
On Monday the 48-year-old actor confirmed he will once again play Sheriff Dewey Riley for a reboot of his popular Scream movies.
‘I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my Scream family, old and new,’ Arquette said. ‘Scream has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself, I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy.’
Back for more: David Arquette is going back to an old role. On Monday the 48-year-old actor confirmed he will once again play Sheriff Dewey Riley for a reboot of his popular Scream movies. Seen with Courteney Cox, who is now his ex-wife, in the 2011 film
Good connection: David and Courteney were the it couple of their day; seen in 2004
There were four Scream movies in all, and he worked with his wife at the time Courteney Cox. There is no word yet if Cox is coming back.
Also in the films were Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Joshua Jackson.
The first film from 1996 was directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Sequels came in 1997, 2000 and 2011.
Filming is expected to tale place later this year in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The hot cast: Also in the films were Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan (both pictured), Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Joshua Jackson
Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing the reboot.
‘I’m excited to reteam with David and work with Jamie, Guy and Radio Silence on the next ‘Scream,’ Williamson told Variety.
‘Their take on the movie is both original, inventive and honors Wes’ legacy in a wonderful way. Ready Or Not was my favorite horror film of last year and I can’t wait to see what their amazing talents bring to the ‘Scream’ universe. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.’
His brood: David is now married to Christina McLarty with whom he has Charlie and Augustus
Variety added that ‘other legacy cast members’ may join the film.
In early May, Campbell, 46, said she was initially ‘apprehensive’ to reprise her role as author and crisis counselor Sidney Prescott in the horror series due to the 2015 death of the creator Craven.
‘He was such a genius and he is the reason the [Scream movies] are what they are,’ Neve explained to ReelBlend co-host Jake Hamilton.
Excited? In early May Neve Campbell gave fans an update on her involvement with the Scream reboot currently ‘in development’ with original screenwriter Kevin Williamson
Scream queen: The Canadian 46-year-old was initially ‘apprehensive’ to reprise her role as author and crisis counselor Sidney Prescott in the horror series due to the 2015 death of the creator Wes Craven (2-L)
‘But [directing duo Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin] have come to me with such a great appreciation for Wes’ work, and they really want to honor it. That meant a lot to me. Hopefully we’ll be able to do it!’
Campbell said she’s been ‘having conversations’ with the Ready or Not filmmakers but the shoot, which was scheduled for this month has been delayed due to the coronavirus.
‘It’s a little hard at the moment because of COVID to know when that’ll happen,’ the Hot Air actress said during the 12-minute interview.
‘Hopefully, we can see eye to eye on all the elements that have to come into place for it to happen.’
‘They want to honor Wes’ work’: Campbell said she’s been ‘having conversations’ with the Ready or Not directing duo Tyler Gillett (L) and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (2-L) but the shoot has been delayed due to the coronavirus
Popular: The first four slasher films of the Scream franchise amassed $608.5M at the global box office between 1996-2011
The first four slasher films of the Scream franchise – produced by convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein – amassed $608.5M at the global box office between 1996-2011.
Neve has been in quarantine with her two sons – Caspian, seven, and Raynor, two – with Ford v Ferrari actor JJ Feild, whom she began dating in 2011.
‘We’re safe. We’re healthy,’ Campbell smiled. ‘You know, we’re being as conscious as we can and as dilligent and trying to keep a positive attitude.’
Babydaddy: Neve has been in quarantine with her two sons – Caspian, 7; and Raynor, 2 – with Ford v Ferrari actor JJ Feild, whom she began dating in 2011 (pictured in 2018)
The former ballerina next plays small-town teenager Henry’s (Alex Wolff) dying mother Rebecca in Joey Klein’s opioid drama Castle in the Ground, which will be released VOD starting May 15.
‘I think being a mom and having two sons certainly made playing this character challenging emotionally because I was putting myself in the shoes of Rebecca – imagining what it would be if I had to say goodbye to my boys,’ Neve described.
‘It was very, very emotional to go through that and certainly adds to my understanding of how to play her.’
Campbell spent a decade out of the spotlight in London after her tremendous success in the nineties from Scream, Party of Five, and The Craft.