Scream 5 is shaping up to be the franchise’s most diverse entry, adding new ethnicities and LGBTQIA+ representation. See the latest cast updates here.
Nearly 25 years ago, Scream 2 called out the horror genre for its lack of representation—both in ethnic diversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Now, Scream 5 seems to be actively challenging its predecessors, building the most diverse cast since the 1997 sequel and making the world of Woodsboro look more like the real world.
Joining Reggie Conquest (Deputy Farney) in the new police force is Chester Tam, playing Deputy Vinson—a casting choice that adds more Asian representation to the franchise.
This information comes from a very reliable source, which also provided some of the real character names before they were publicly known.
Early casting sides suggested that Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) and Amber Freeman (Mikey Madison) were in a relationship for “a year”.
But it seems like one of them has moved on—to a new character named Frances.
A casting call placed just days ago specifically sought:
“Females, Ages 18-26, Any ethnicity. MUST be a female in the LGBTQIA community. MUST be comfortable kissing a cast member of the same sex, if asked.”
That description perfectly matches actress and producer Ally Beardsley, a close friend of Jasmin Savoy Brown, who was recently spotted hanging out with the cast.
If Beardsley has officially joined the movie, it hasn’t been confirmed yet—so for now, treat this as a rumor.
Horror has always been a reflection of its time, and Scream 5 appears to be pushing representation forward in ways its predecessors didn’t.
What do you think about this positive step for inclusivity in Scream?
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