Scream Fans Fired Up That David Arquette is Returning for Fifth Film

Earlier today the surprise but very welcome news that David Arquette is returning for the new [...]

By Spencer Perry - May 18, 2020 06:08 pm EDT

Earlier today the surprise but very welcome news that David Arquette is returning for the new Scream movie was officially confirmed. A veteran of the franchise, having survived multiple stabbings and a head injury from a metal bedpan at this point in series continuity, Arquette's announcement of his return was instantly a hit with fans of the slasher series. As evidenced by the best reactions to the news that we've collected below, many fans were skeptical of another film in the Scream franchise but the return of Arquette has already quelled many cautious feelings had by many. Imagine what they'll say if it's revealed that Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox are also back?

"I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my Scream family, old and new," Arquette said in a statement. "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."

Matt Bettineelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the Radio Silence filmmaking group and last year's Ready or Not are on board to direct the new film, marking the first feature film in the Scream series not directed by the late Wes Craven. Zodiac screenwriter James Vanderbilt, along with Guy Busick of Ready or Not and Castle, have penned the script. Screenwriter and the creator of the Scream series Kevin Williamson is on board to executive produce.

Production on the new Scream movie does not yet have a release date. It will film later this year in Wilmington, North Carolina when proper safety protocols for production have been put into place.

Faints

david arquette has officially been cast in scream 5 this is the best news pic.twitter.com/KxbEfar2Ku
— mikey (@SLASHERKIN) May 18, 2020

It's happening people!

Me when I see that #Scream5 is trending & David Arquette is officially signed on. pic.twitter.com/D5rCNR4Hz0
— Anthony Dapuzzo (@anthonydapuzzo) May 18, 2020

Scream 5: DEWEY

Can we just get a LOGAN/Unforgiven - DEWEY movie with grizzled @DavidArquette #Scream5 pic.twitter.com/Hmp434mOaD
— Chris Fischer #1802 (@CgfFilm) May 18, 2020

Is he still Sheriff tho?

David Arquette is back as Dewey for #Scream5 and I couldn’t be happier! pic.twitter.com/BQWX5O4RQ9
— Let’s B Reel with Brad (@LetsBReelwithB) May 18, 2020

Yeah!!

ME RIGHT NOW#Scream5 @DavidArquette pic.twitter.com/7oWW0DM2Ev
— Roberto (@BetoYork) May 18, 2020

dance break

When you hear @DavidArquette is coming back to play Dewy in Scream 5 pic.twitter.com/hDpUwAtvDM
— ✨JennMHardingArt✨ (@JennMHarding) May 18, 2020

Just when I think I'm out

@DavidArquette returning for #Scream5? If I wasn't in before, I certainly am now! Can't wait for my favorite franchise to return
— Matthew Sandison (@SuperPuppy448) May 18, 2020

They pull me back in

I was not on board for #Scream5 without #WesCraven but now that I can guarantee myself Sheriff Riley I’m in @DavidArquette pic.twitter.com/UpzDyHdukJ
— Heather Mawn (@Heatherrrr11) May 18, 2020

There are many levels of meta to this tweet

me hating on dewey riley daily but celebrating david confirming his involvement pic.twitter.com/hNx0tshPSt
— ricky (@ClClCOOPER) May 18, 2020

They'll just invent another cousin

Heard @Miramax is working on #Scream5 & @DavidArquette agreed to be in it. Since Sidney has no immediate family left I bet the killer is going to be like... pic.twitter.com/NR2jMKTvOe
— Vets4Mets (@Vets4Mets) May 18, 2020

*Faints*