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In true investigative spirit, Cris Parker—who previously uncovered some major Scream 5 rumors—has reportedly been in touch with an actor who auditioned for the film. And what he shared? A list of character descriptions that may hint at the film’s new leads.

While nothing is confirmed until the studio makes it official, these details were enough to send fans into a frenzy, leading to wild speculation and trending theories.

Who Are the New Faces in Scream 5?

Sara

• 24 years old, smart and caring.
• Left her hometown at 18 but is forced to return due to a troubled past.
• Relies on medication to feel sane.
• Described as a former “teenage bad girl”, now working at Costco and in a steady relationship.

Teresa

• 18 years old, Sara’s younger sister.
• Feels abandoned by Sara and had to face a difficult home life alone.

Ryan

• 25 years old, Sara’s boyfriend.
• Kind, supportive, and works at Costco with her.

Layla

• 18 years old, artsy with pink hair.
• Dating Cal, but one of Teresa’s closest friends.

Maude

• 18 years old, Hispanic and confident.
• Cal’s twin sister and known for having no filter.
• Brutally honest—she thinks Layla dyed her hair because she’s boring and tells her to her face.

Annie

• 18 years old, tough with a sarcastic edge.
• Teresa’s girlfriend of one year and extremely protective of her.
• Dislikes Sara.

Will

• 17 years old, book smart.
• One of Teresa’s closest friends, but hates getting in trouble.

Cal

• 18 years old, Hispanic and athletic.
• Layla’s boyfriend, eager to take the relationship to the next level.

Fan Theories Are Running Wild!

It didn’t take long for #Scream5 to trend on Twitter, with fans speculating about the film’s direction.

• Could Sara be the new Sidney Prescott? A young woman forced to confront her past?
• Neve Campbell pulling a Laurie Strode? Some theorize Sidney could take on a Halloween: Resurrection-style arc.
• Could Sara be someone familiar? A certain movie buff in cool blazers?

For now, most of it is just fun speculation, but with the franchise’s history of misdirection, anything is possible.

What do you think? Who would you like to see in Scream 5?

– Art by the great Enzo Sciotti.