Patrick Dempsey in talks to return as Detective Mark Kincaid for Scream 7 after 20-plus year hiatus Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 05:41, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 05:43, 27 October 2024 e-mail 21 shares View comments After a more than 20 year hiatus, it appears Patrick Dempsey could be retuning to the Scream film franchise.
In an interview with People , the actor, 58, confirmed he's been in talks about him reprising his role as Detective Mark Kincaid for the upcoming Scream 7, which already includes original star Neve Campbell. 'Well, they've been talking to me about it, and I think they're still working on the script,' Dempsey revealed. 'And, of course, Neve [Campbell] has signed on, so I think we'll see.
' Dempsey is eagerly awaiting the script being sent to him, with hopes that the film and his role is still on track towards the start of production. 'I'm waiting to read the script and to see if it actually goes,' the Lewiston, Maine native explained. 'In this business, you never know what's going to happen.
But if the opportunity opens itself up and it becomes a reality, then I'll definitely take it seriously.' Patrick Dempsey, 58, revealed that he has been in talks to rejoin the cast of the Scream film franchise for the upcoming Scream 7; (L) seen in 2023; (R) seen in a 2000 Scream still The first two films in the franchise - Scream (1996) and Scream 2 (1997) - were both hits at the box office, grossing $173 m.