Summary
Horroraudiences can never say no to another movie about Ghostface, butScream 7’s steady casting announcements have made being a fan of this slasher franchise even more exciting.Dewey Riley (David Arquette), Roman Bridger (Scott Foley), and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) are returningforScream 7, and it’s hard to wait to find out more. However, sincethese characters died in their respective movies, it’s tough to know whether they’re going to be dead or alive in the upcoming sequel. Until the movie is released in February 2026, fans are going to keep coming up with theories and trying to work it out in their minds.
Being a former Ghostface or victim of the iconic villain means answering questions about it from time to time. When Jack Quaid gave a recent interview, he was askedif Richie Kirsh is coming back forScream 7. Given the number of legacy characters who will be back, it’s a fair question. But would it work?
Should Jack Quaid’s Richie Kirsch Character Appear In Scream 7?
In a recent interview forEntertainment Tonight,Jack Quaid answered a question about whether he is inScream 7and said:
“I don’t know for sure yet. I don’t know. I will keep my mouth closed on that one.”
Based on Quaid’s comments, it’s impossible to know if he will make a surprise appearance inScream 7or if he isn’t attached to the project at all. Although it would be easier tobring back Patrick Dempsey’s character Mark Kincaidsince he didn’t die, it could still be possible to include Richie inScream 7or a future film.Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) could see every past Ghostface in a long flashback scene, which could lead to the big reveal of the new Ghostface. She could remember something that becomes a clue, and it would be fun to see her solve the mystery.
While of course, everyScreamkiller hides in plain sight, there is somethingparticularly memorable about Richie Kirsch’s Ghostface reveal. Like Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) in the original 1996 movie, Richie is dating one of the main characters. But, unlike Billy, Richie is kind and doesn’t seem like a potential villain. That makes his reveal even more shocking. Perhaps, inScream 7,Sidney could reflect on the similarities between Billy and Richie, who is in a relationship with Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), who doesn’t know the dark truth about him until it’s almost too late. After thinking that Richie is just a regular person, it’s definitely unexpected to learn hekilled so many people.
Since Richie was motivated by fame, it would be interesting if perhaps he left behind a website or social media channel that Sidney or another character could visit. This would be an easy way to incorporate him intoScream 7andwould allow Quaid to make a brief cameo. It would also be a good way to work technology into the story. Even thoughnot every part ofScream (2022)feels practical, it seems realistic that Richie would want to follow in other Ghostface’s footsteps.
What Happened To Jack Quaid’s Scream Character?
Richie Kirsch is Sam Carpenter’s boyfriend who, along with his partner Amber Freeman (Mikey Madison),Richie is motivated by a desire for fameand hopes that if he is Ghostface, people will pay attention to him. As soon as audiences learn the truth about Richie, his dark nature comes into play, and he shifts from innocent to terrifying. Then, after a terrifying confrontation, Sam kills Richie in self-defense.
Jack Quaid recently starred in the 2025 horror movieCompanionand has proven that he does an excellent job with villains. However, he shared in a 2022 interview withMen’s Healththat he was afraid of horror films for a while. He also talked abouthow the fifth movie in the slasher franchise honored legendary director Wes Craven’s legacy. Quaid said:
“It’s very evident how much they’re trying to honor Wes in this movie. They’re trying to make a movie he would be proud of. And there was a lot of reverence towards him on that set. We weren’t just making a movie to cash in on a franchise; we wanted to make sure this is a movie that he would enjoy, and that he would be proud of.”
Whether fans see Richie Kirsch inScream 7or not,the movie’s exciting new locationand all the returning legacy cast memberswill likely add up to an entertaining and impressive story.
