Joel McHale Says Patrick Dempsey’s Name Was On His ‘Scream 7’ Set Chair: “I Tried To Keep It”

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Joel McHale revealed that Patrick Dempsey's name was printed on the set chair intended for McHale's role as Sidney's husband Mark Evans in Scream 7, suggesting the character was originally cast with Dempsey before McHale took over. McHale joked that he tried to keep the chair bearing Dempsey's name, adding a humorous note to the recasting that occurred after 25 years in the franchise. The anecdote surfaced as McHale made his debut in the latest slasher sequel, where familiar faces confronted Ghostface alongside Neve Campbell's returning character.