David Arquette Reveals His Scream Character Almost Didn't Survive the First Film

David Arquette talks about being a part of the Scream franchise, opening the interactive circus Empire Circus and buying the rights to Bozo the Clown.


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[lmof]

Why isn't this man in more interviews?? He's such a joy and a total sweetheart 💖

[theramonjr]

I forgot how silly and fun David Arquette is. Its great to see it didnt go away with age. Rock On!

[classicwhitebread]

He's so happy to be there. His giggles are contagious

[FunkyMonk_]

I love how much he loves Dewey. He’s my favorite character in the whole franchise. I cried so much during Scream 5. And I love how silly and awkward he is.

[brandonmaldonado]

For a lot of people who aren’t aware of David’s personality, he is very quirky & active, don’t say he’s on “ drugs “ he just has a great character if you look at all his interviews he acts the same & if he is on drugs then that’s his life

[gustavosantilli]

Am I the only one who finds him absolutely adorable? He's just such a gem

[IzThizThingOn]

It's endearing how so much of humor has always been so innocently self deprecating. His line about Courtney loving and and hating him between Screams was perfection. 😄

[Vertigotheatre]

I love David Arquette, he's so fun and sweet.

[StargazingDragon]

Seems like a super nice guy. Excited for another Scream, it's one of my favorites

[faitherific]

I did not see David as a clown until he asked, and he is right. Terrific. Love this concept. Lovely, giggly, human.

[elquijote.]

David has always been one of my favorite actors, .. He just can’t control his nervousness while on interviews, , too bad he hasn’t got a big role, , , like one epic role in one of those big budget films …. 😳😳

[Unicat]

Can't freaking wait for Scream 5. David is so different from his character. He's also weird, but in a compleeeetly different way. Love it!

[tcu]

This makes me miss Wes Craven so much. You can tell he loves him. Can't wait to see the next Scream!

[jeeither]

Aw when he said "and that's Alexis, beautiful Alexis, " I got a little misty eyed.

[andarwarje]

His character is *the reason* I watch and rewatch all the Scream films 🤘🤘🤘

[stevensordoni]

He's got such a beautiful spirit. I love him! So excited to see Scream!

[JCMOVES]

When i met him i swear the sweetest this is his personality! Such a beautiful soul🙌🏻

[felipelllofspain]

I love all his fam..they shaped my feelings on coolness as a child...ready to rumble was so memorable

[dzd]

Am I really stoned or is it just him? I think it might be both of us. His super high giggles are contagious.

[hippopotamusbosch]

Points to Seth for holding the interview together.