Honey, come over here for a sec! We’ve got a good one to share. Actually, Jamie Kennedy—our eternal Randy Meeks—does.

In his latest YouTube series, How I Got Cast, Kennedy spills the behind-the-scenes tea on the casting process, industry hacks, and the wild journey of landing a Hollywood break.

For Scream fans, that means a firsthand look at how he became Randy, the franchise’s resident horror nerd and ultimate meta commentator.

The Scream Audition Process

Kennedy takes a deep dive into his casting experience, reminiscing about:

🎬 Wes Craven’s direction
🎬 Casting director Lisa Beach’s process
🎬 Producer Marianne Maddalena’s involvement (Psst, check out our interview with her )
🎬 Competing for the role against Breckin Meyer & others

He also reflects on Randy’s lasting impact and how the role changed his career forever.

Watch Jamie Kennedy’s Audition for Scream!

🖥️ Here’s his original audition tape—the moment that sealed his fate as one of horror’s most beloved characters.

📽️ Plus, check out Lisa Beach’s testimonial about Jamie in the documentary Behind the Scream (around 10:25 mark).