Patrick Dempsey Confirms He Won’t Return for 'Scream 7'

Scheduling conflicts and the impact of recent wildfires prevented Dempsey from reprising his role as Mark Kincaid in the upcoming sequel.

Patrick Dempsey, who played Detective Mark Kincaid in 'Scream 3,' will not appear in 'Scream 7' due to scheduling conflicts and challenges related to the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Joel McHale has been cast as Sidney Prescott's husband, a different character named Mark, clarifying that Dempsey's Kincaid will not return in the new film.
Neve Campbell is set to reprise her iconic role as Sidney Prescott after skipping 'Scream 6' due to a salary dispute, marking her return to the franchise.
Matthew Lillard, whose character Stu Macher was presumed dead in the original 'Scream,' is confirmed to return, raising speculation about his character's fate.
The cast of 'Scream 7' also includes returning stars Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding, alongside newcomers such as McKenna Grace and Mark Consuelos.