Dewey Riley — Scream 7 Character Profile

About Dewey Riley

Dedicated police officer and veteran investigator of the Ghostface killings.

Dewey Riley — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Police investigation, Firearms proficiency, Tactical planning, Mentorship

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Quick Facts about Dewey Riley

Occupation

sheriff

First Appearance

Scream

Dewey Riley's Known Relations

• Gale Weathers — Spouse
• Tatum Riley — Sibling

Dewey Riley appears in 6 titles

• Scream (1996) — character page
• Scream 2 (1997) — character page
• Scream 3 (2000) — character page
• Scream 4 (2011) — character page
• Scream (2022) — character page
• Scream 7 (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

David Arquette

Appears in

Scream 7 (2026)

Role

Cameo

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• Hannah Thurman (Mckenna Grace)
• Lucas Bowden (Asa Germann)
• Madison (Michelle Randolph)
• Chad Meeks-Martin (Mason Gooding)
• Deputy Meadows (Victor Turpin)
• Aaron (Cyle Winters)
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