Scream 5 Cast Member Mikey Madison Apologizes for Dewey Riley’s Death

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Scream 5 Cast Member Mikey Madison Apologizes for Dewey Riley’s Death

Key Takeaways

  • Scream 5 shocked fans by killing off a core character, Dewey Riley, played by David Arquette.
  • Actor Mikey Madison was unprepared for intense fan reactions to Dewey’s death in Scream 5.
  • Despite Dewey’s demise, fans speculate he could return as a ghost in Scream 7, similar to Billy Loomis.

As a long-time fan of the Scream franchise, I was utterly taken aback by the shocking demise of Dewey Riley in Scream 5. The character had been a stalwart of the series since its inception, and his untimely death left me reeling. When I heard that Mikey Madison, who played one of the Ghostface killers, was unprepared for the intense fan reactions to Dewey’s death, I couldn’t help but chuckle. It seems even the actors are as surprised by the twists and turns in this series as we fans!

One of the actors from Scream 5 found themselves taken aback by the strong reactions of fans towards their portrayal of Ghostface murdering a beloved character in the film. Upon realizing the impact of this tragic event, the actor expressed remorse and apologized to the fans for any disappointment caused by the shocking death scene in Scream 5.

In the latest installment of the Scream series, it maintained its pattern of eliminating seemingly invincible characters. The deaths of Drew Barrymore’s character, Jamie Kennedy’s character, and Liev Schreiber’s character left many fans in disbelief, but even more were caught off guard when Ghostface took down David Arquette’s Dewey Riley in the fifth movie. This character was a mainstay of the franchise since its debut, joining Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers as the core trio, but met an unexpected end at the hands of actress Mikey Madison’s Amber, one of the two Ghostface killers in Scream 5.

In a chat with Perri Nemiroff on the Collider Ladies Night podcast, Madison shared her emotions about portraying the character who ended up killing Dewey. Madison acknowledged that she underestimated the size of the Scream fandom when she got cast as Amber, admitting she “blissfully stepped into [the Scream universe].” She also mentioned that she felt sad about Dewey Riley’s demise but was surprised by the depth of fan reactions.

reflected on my feelings of melancholy as I thought, ‘What a wonderful character, it’s going to be hard saying goodbye.’ Later, I recognized the depth of sorrow that many shared. Fans have approached me, expressing their displeasure and anger, to which I respond, ‘I’m truly sorry, but I didn’t pen the script! I didn’t want this to happen either.’

Scream 5 Cast Member Mikey Madison Apologizes for Dewey Riley’s Death

I, Madison, reminisced on my audition journey for ‘Scream 5.’ After sending my tape submission, I waited anxiously for about eight months, thinking the opportunity might have slipped away. However, it wasn’t until I had all but forgotten about it that I received a call offering me the role – with a twist: my character would be none other than the Ghostface killer! The thrill of playing such an iconic character in this legendary horror series was too appealing to resist. After all, who wouldn’t love the chance to dive into the suspenseful world of ‘Scream’ and become part of its chilling legacy?

I enthusiastically exclaimed, “That sounds fantastic! I’m definitely on board, and playing Ghostface would be an absolute delight for me, especially since it offers such a thrilling, unexpected twist for the character.” I find those films particularly intriguing because they are self-aware in a unique way that allows all actors to understand the genre they’re working with, making it enjoyable to add some fun elements.

Apart from Madison and fans, even Campbell and her fellow cast members were displeased by Dewey’s demise in ‘Scream 5’. They urged the directors to reconsider the decision to kill off Dewey. Cox even attempted to persuade them to film the death scene from multiple angles, offering a backup option if they changed their minds. However, these efforts were unsuccessful, and Dewey met a brutal end. Campbell later questioned this choice due to the intense fan reaction it triggered.

It’s plausible that the demise of one of the original characters from the Scream series was unavoidable, given their multiple encounters with Ghostface. It might have seemed implausible for Sidney, Dewey, and Gale to dodge Ghostface so many times without a loss among them. Moreover, even though Dewey is deceased, there’s still a chance fans could see him again in the future. Interestingly, Billy Loomis, one of the original Ghostface killers, reappeared as a spirit in Scream 5 to haunt Melissa Barrera’s character, Sam Carpenter. Hence, some enthusiasts anticipate Arqeutte’s Dewey could make a ghostly comeback in Scream 7, visible only to Gale Weathers. This idea might seem tacky or cliche to some, but numerous fans would likely be thrilled at the prospect of seeing Dewey one more time.

Scream (2022) is available on Paramount Plus.

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2024-12-03 23:43