Joel McHale Joins Scream 7 as Sidney's Husband

Joel McHale has been cast as Mark Evans, the husband of Sidney Prescott, in the upcoming film Scream 7, contradicting fan theories that Sidney's husband was Patrick Dempsey's character, Detective Mark Kincaid, from Scream 3. Neve Campbell will return as Sidney, with the film also featuring returning actors Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding, as well as newcomers like Isabel May, who will play Sidney's daughter. The film is currently in production in Atlanta and is set to be released on February 27, 2026. Kevin Williamson, known for scripting the original Scream films, is directing the new installment, which remains shrouded in plot secrecy but promises to focus on Sidney and her family. This casting decision has stirred significant fan reactions, especially given the previous assumptions about Sidney's marital storyline. The film continues the successful reboot of the franchise by Spyglass and Paramount Pictures.