The actor last appeared as character Mark Kincaid — who is married to Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott — in 2000's 'Scream 3'

But is Patrick Dempsey actually returning to the role of Mark Kincaid? Here's the latest from the Grey's Anatomy icon. What we know about Scream 7 is very limited, but the longtime fanbase was thrilled when it was confirmed that Neve Campbell was returning as Sidney Prescott,

Appearing on the Today show Thursday, Patrick Dempsey confirmed he's had talks to reprise the role of Mark Kincaid for the first time since the actor's debut as the character in 2000's Scream 3. "I'm waiting on the script,

Patrick Dempsey is teasing that he might be involved in Scream 7 and will reprise his role in the slasher film. Dempsey originated the role of Mark Kincaid in 2000’s Scream 3, playing a detective investigating the most recent Ghostface murders.

Patrick Dempsey says he's had conversations about reprising his Mark Kincaid role in Scream 7. Scream 7 is being directed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the screenplay for the original 1996 Scream movie.

Patrick Dempsey may potentially return to the Scream franchise for the next instalment. The Grey's Anatomy actor revealed on the Today show on Thursday that he may reprise his role as Mark Kincaid in the slasher franchise,