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.

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.

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,

With Scream 7 moving forward without the Carpenter sisters, speculation suggests that the franchise may be shifting its focus to a new generation of protagonists.

Patrick Dempsey has teased his involvement in Scream 7, the series' upcoming instalment, potentially reprising his role in the slasher flick.

But actors from prior sequels returning later in the franchise are a genre feature, not a bug. Marilyn Burns returned to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre franchise nearly twenty years after she escaped in the back of a truck (albeit in an unnamed role,

Patrick Dempsey has recently confirmed he is in talks to play a role in Scream 7. “I’m waiting on the script,” said the Grey’s Anatomy star during an appearance on the

Patrick Dempsey talks to USA TODAY’s David Oliver about the importance of cancer screenings and that anxiety is normal.

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

Patrick Dempsey is revealing that there have been talks about his potential return to the Scream franchise as Kincaid. The actor appeared on Today on Thursday to discuss The Dempsey Center, which provides comprehensive cancer care at no cost.