Skeet Ulrich has insisted he isn’t in Scream 7.
The 55-year-old actor starred within the unique 1996 slasher as Billy Loomis – one of many Ghostface Killers – and whereas a number of of his former castmates are returning for Scream 7, Ulrich has mentioned he won’t be showing within the film.
Talking with The New York Put up, he mentioned: “I’m not concerned. I’m actually excited although.
“I’m excited for [director] Kevin Williamson to take the helm and to see what the mastermind of all of it comes up with. I’ve no clue.”
Ulrich was reportedly going to star in Scream 7, however was mentioned to have exited the challenge after Melissa Barrera – who portrayed his on-screen daughter Sam Carpenter – was dropped by Spyglass Media following the actress’ controversial feedback in regards to the battle in Gaza.
Ulrich mentioned he “used to know” the complete story for Scream 7, including it was “actually, actually attention-grabbing”.
He mentioned: “I used to know, as a result of a part of coming again for 5 and 6 was being part of seven. It was a three-picture arc for Billy Loomis, or the creativeness of Billy Loomis in Melissa Barrera’s character’s head.
“However when all that went down along with her, clearly you lose her and also you lose what’s in her head.”
Ulrich admitted it was unlikely he would return as Billy Loomis, however didn’t rule it out utterly.
He mentioned: “I don’t know the way, given the arrange. However, , it’s horror. And I feel the wonderful thing about ‘Scream’ usually was it was all primarily based in actuality that this might occur.
“You don’t know who as you’re strolling down the road may very well be a killer or not. So I hope if it does, it doesn’t get up to now fetched that it blows that premise.”
Ulrich additionally mentioned he had “no concept” how Matthew Lillard – who performed the second Ghostface killer Stu Macher within the unique Scream – was returning for the upcoming slasher.
Ulrich – who reunited with Lillard on 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 – mentioned: “I don’t know the way Matt’s again. I do not know, which I’m form of excited for, to see it and never know.”
In addition to Lillard, Scream 7 will see the return of Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers, Scott Foley’s Roman Bridger and David Arquette’s Dewey Riley.
Reflecting on the Scream franchise, Ulrich mentioned he had a specific fondness for the unique film as a result of “camaraderie” that developed between him and his castmates.
He mentioned: “I like the collection. I notably love what we did in ’96.
“The camaraderie of constructing that film that no person had any concept what it will be or not be. I’ve performed movies like Scream and As Good as It Will get and issues that appear to essentially be fairly pervasive and you actually form of be taught that it’s important to love the method of doing it and neglect outcomes as a result of it’s not in your management.”
