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'Scream's Mikey Madison Apologizes for Killing David Arquette in 2022 Movie

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Young 'Scream' star apologizes for killing horror icon in latest installment, as rising gen puts fresh spin on legacy franchise.
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  • 21-year-old Mikey Madison, who plays a new character in the 2022 'Scream' reboot, admits she had no idea who David Arquette's beloved character Dewey Riley was when she had to kill him off.
  • Madison's candid apology has struck a chord with longtime 'Scream' fans, who are both surprised and intrigued by the new generation's take on the iconic slasher series.
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Mikey Madison, David Arquette, Scream, 'Scream'
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