Actor Joel McHale will take over the role originally slated for Patrick Dempsey in the 2026 horror sequel Scream 7. McHale said the actor’s name is on his chair, confirming he is now playing Sidney’s husband in the film.
At the same time, Dempsey released one short video that urges men to check their health and seek early detection. The clip follows a wave of trending images that show Dempsey’s look ahead of he became one heartthrob, sparking online discussion.