Mark Consuelos Joins the Horror: New Addition to ‘Scream 7’ Cast!

‘Scream 7’ is one of the most highly awaited upcoming horrors. The movie had a difficult production so far. The movie was reworked after directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett left in August 2023, followed by the departure of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega in November.

Neve Campbell confirmed her return to the franchise in March 2024 after missing ‘Scream VI.’ Kevin Williamson, a writer and producer from the early ‘Scream’ films, was brought on as director.

The plot is still a secret, but Neve Campbell revealed the new movie will focus on Sidney and her family, shifting back from the Carpenter sisters seen in ‘Scream’ released in 2022 and ‘Scream 6’ released in 2023.

Now Deadline reports that Mark Consuelos has joined the cast of the upcoming movie. Consuelos is best known for his role as Mateo Santos on the soap opera ‘All My Children,’ where he became a fan favorite. He also starred alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa, on the morning talk show ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ and later ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan.’

More recently, he played Hiram Lodge on ‘Riverdale,’ where he portrayed the mysterious and powerful father of Veronica Lodge.

The cast also includes Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers and Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin. New additions include Isabel May as Sidney’s daughter, along with Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, McKenna Grace, Sam Rechner, and Anna Camp.

‘Scream 7’ is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 27, 2026.