In a shocking twist, Deadline has confirmed that Scott Foley, best known for his role as Scream 3’s Roman Bridger—the long-lost half-brother of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and the mastermind behind the first trilogy’s climax—is making a return in Scream 7. Given Roman’s brutal demise via a bullet to the head, the question now is: how?

Naturally, the Scream fandom is in overdrive, speculating whether Foley will step into a brand-new role or if Roman Bridger is making an unexpected comeback. Could he appear as a hallucination, much like Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) guiding his daughter Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera)? Perhaps a pre-recorded video message, a la Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy)? Or even in a haunting dream sequence, echoing Maureen Prescott (Lynn McRee) in Scream 3? At this stage, the filmmakers are keeping their plans tightly under wraps.

Beyond his chilling turn in Scream 3, Foley’s career has spanned an impressive range of roles. From his breakout as Noel Crane in Felicity to his intense portrayal of Jake Ballard in Scandal, he has consistently proven his ability to handle intrigue and suspense. Horror fans may also recall his role in Below (2002), a supernatural thriller that further showcased his genre versatility. More recently, he starred in The Big Leap (2021) and is set to appear in The Girls on the Bus.

With Scream 7 ramping up production and Neve Campbell leading the charge, Foley’s return adds yet another layer of mystery to the franchise’s next chapter. How do you think Scott Foley will make his return? Let us know your theories in the comments of your favorite social network!