David Arquette, one of the franchise’s original stars, is returning for Scream 7, according to Deadline. That on its own wouldn’t be a big deal… save for the fact that his character, Dewey, died in the fifth film. (Killed by recent Anora Oscar winner Mikey Madison, actually, which is beside the point.)

Scream 7 is revving up to give fans an unexpected callback to their ‘favorite scary movie.’ Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley and David Arquette are somehow reprising their franchise roles, despite being killed off in the first,

David Arquette reprising the role of Deputy Dewey in 'Scream 7' alongside Scott Foley & Matthew Lillard, all of whose characters have died.