Sarah Michelle Gellar Hints at Epic Return in ‘Scream 7’ – Is Cici Coming Back?

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Sarah Michelle Gellar, famed actress from the late 90s known for chilling roles in movies like ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and ‘Cruel Intentions’, has expressed her interest in revisiting the ‘Scream’ series. Gellar appeared as Cici Cooper in ‘Scream 2’, one of Ghostface’s initial victims, who met an unfortunate end by being pushed off a frat house balcony. However, if given the chance, she’d be eager to bring back her character: “I’m just waiting for that call.

At the premiere of the movie “Pretty Hurts,” the actress known for her role as Buffy in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series spoke to Entertainment Tonight. During the interview, she discussed her anticipated return as the vampire slayer in the revival of the show, as well as her reluctance to have her children watch her performance in “Cruel Intentions.” Furthermore, although she expressed her desire to rejoin the “Scream” horror franchise, she clarified that she won’t be appearing in the upcoming sequel, “Scream 7.

I didn’t manage to secure a role in the movie “Scream”. Despite my attempts, they didn’t choose me. They ended up bringing back actors who had previously been in the series, but I never received a call for the part.

Many characters who met their demise in the Scream films seem to be making a return. That’s Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard we’re talking about. To put it simply, I’m keeping my fingers crossed, hoping that I might get a call too.

In February 2026, the seventh installment of the Scream series, titled Scream 7, is due to hit theaters. The screenplay has been penned by Guy Busick, while Kevin Williamson, who played a crucial role in launching the Scream universe alongside Wes Craven, will direct. Notable returning actors include Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Matthew Lillard, and Scott Foley. In addition to these familiar faces, a fresh batch of characters will be introduced, portrayed by Ethan Embry, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Isabel May, Mark Consuelos, Asa Germann, and others.

Gellar’s Cici Cooper Isn’t Set to Return in ‘Scream 7’ — At Least, Not Yet

As a seasoned movie critic, I find myself eagerly anticipating “Scream: The Reunion,” the latest installment in the iconic horror franchise. In this sequel penned by series creator Kevin Williamson, we can expect Sidney Prescott to grace our screens once more as a leading character. What sets Scream 7 apart is the ingenious way Williamson has revived characters who were previously thought dead in earlier films.

For instance, Skeet Ulrich, who played Billy Loomis in the original 1996 film, will be back, but not exactly as we remember him. In this new generation of Scream, his character is alive only in the mind of Sam Carpenter, his biological daughter. It remains intriguing to ponder how Williamson intends to bring back other beloved characters such as Dewey, Roman, and Stu.

Reintroducing these characters in flashback scenes could stir up controversy, suggesting a narrative miscalculation on the studio’s part, driven by their attempt to milk the franchise with nostalgia. It remains uncertain how these characters will resurface, but it certainly sparks intrigue. If some long-gone characters are slated for the next installment, mightn’t others find a way back as well? Most importantly, who knows if they have returned already and we’re unaware of their comeback?

Regardless of the circumstances, Sarah Michelle Gellar certainly seems worthy of another big-screen appearance. Reviving her character as Helen Shivers in “I Know What You Did Last Summer” might not have worked out, but perhaps as Cici Cooper in “Scream 7”? Her demise in “Scream 2” pales in comparison to Stu Macher’s gruesome fate (being crushed by a TV), so there’s hope he’ll be back. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

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2025-05-26 18:32