Scott Foley Joins Scream 7: Could Roman Bridger Be Back from the Dead?

The ‘Scream’ franchise has always been great at keeping audiences on their toes, surprising them and making them question everything they think they know. Now, with Scott Foley joining the cast of Scream 7, it looks like this next chapter will ramp up that suspense even more. Foley, who played Roman Bridger—Sidney Prescott’s half-brother in Scream 3—seemed to meet a grisly end in that film’s finale. But in ‘Scream’, death isn’t always the end, and his comeback raises some interesting possibilities.

Could Roman Bridger really be back?

Scream 7 is set to come out on February 27, 2026, and it’s already buzzing with excitement, especially with Neve Campbell returning as Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox back as Gale Weathers. Along with some familiar faces like Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown, Foley’s addition brings a new air of mystery that fans can’t wait to figure out. Roman was the first solo killer in the franchise, manipulating events in Scream 3. While it seemed like he was done for, ‘Scream’ has a knack for delivering surprises even in the most final moments.

According to Deadline, Foley’s casting naturally invites speculation. The franchise has played with hallucinations before—most recently with Skeet Ulrich reprising his role as Billy Loomis in Scream (2022) and Scream VI, appearing as haunting visions to his daughter, Sam Carpenter. Could Sidney Prescott now find herself haunted by the ghost of her half-brother? Or perhaps, in true ‘Scream’ fashion, Foley’s Roman could have faked his death yet again, orchestrating his survival as part of a new, even more elaborate scheme.

There’s also the possibility of a more meta approach. Scream has never shied away from blurring the lines between fiction and reality, and Foley’s casting could signal a playful nod to its own history. Could Roman appear as a character within a film-inside-the-film, much like the Stab movies that have become a hallmark of the franchise? Or could the supernatural finally creep its way into the ‘Scream’ universe, with Roman returning in a form that defies the rules of reality?

What we do know is that Scream 7 will take a closer look at the Prescott family’s story. The film will focus on Sidney and her family, with Isabel May cast as her teenage daughter and Joel McHale as Sidney’s husband, Mark Evans. This emphasis on Sidney’s home life hints at a story that will explore deeper, more personal fears and secrets that have haunted her family since the beginning.

The creative team behind the franchise is also looking to return to its original vibe. Kevin Williamson, the original writer, will take on directing for the first time, working from a script by Guy Busick, who also wrote Scream (2022) and Scream VI. With Williamson directing, the film could carry a nostalgic touch while still pushing the limits of the slasher genre.

The ‘Scream’ series has always been about flipping expectations on their head, and Scream 7 seems to follow this pattern. Foley’s return suggests a film that embraces both its past and its future, a balance the franchise has always managed well. Whether Roman’s return is real or just a haunting, it will surely add a chilling depth to a story filled with family secrets and betrayal.

As Deadline points out, Foley’s role opens up many questions. Is he really back as Roman Bridger, or is he taking on a different character altogether? Will his part connect to the Prescott family saga, or will it be another misdirection in a series known for keeping audiences guessing?

For now, one thing is clear: Scream 7 will deliver plenty of thrills and surprises. With filming now underway, the countdown to February 27, 2026, has officially begun, and the speculation continues to grow.