Drew Barrymoreis getting a blast from the past on her popular talk show.
On Monday, the actress reunited with her originalScreamcostarsNeve Campbell,Courteney CoxandDavid ArquetteonThe Drew Barrymore Showto launch “Scream Week” on her program. The four had a chance to reminisce on how the iconic franchise changed their lives.
“We had a daughter out of it and she’s the greatest thing in my life,” Arquette, 50, said of Coco, the 17-year-old daughter he shares with ex-wife Cox. “So that really is the most impactful thing that has ever happened to me in this business.”
Campbell, 48, replied, “I mean this movie gave me everything, it was a springboard I think for all of us. Its success really helped pave the way for all of us in our careers and my life would be very, very different withoutScream.”
As for Cox, 57, theFriendsstar hilariously pointed out thatScreamhad a much more tangible effect on her life.
Arquette and Cox met while filming the originalScreamfilm, which premiered in 1997. They married in 1999 and welcomed Coco in 2004.
Arquette reflected on his experience returning to the franchise with Cox, his ex-wife, in an interview withThe New York Times, published Thursday. He and Cox, who divorced in 2013, also played a couple in theScreamfranchise, but much like in real life, their characters have split in the latest film.
While Cox told theTimesshe had “no apprehensions” and was “happy” to film the newScreammovie, Arquette said he was reminded of the former couple’s past.
“It’s been 25 years of our lives,” he said. “We’ve grown up together. We have a child together,” referring to the former couple’s 17-year-old daughter, Coco.
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Arquette said that ultimately, filming the newScreammovie with Cox was freeing, telling the Times, “It’s a cathartic experience to just be able to act opposite Courteney.”
Arquette reprises his role as Dewey Riley in the latest film, while Cox returns as reporter Gale Weathers.
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Cox told theTimesthat she noticed her ex-husband became emotional while returning to set and filming Scream, explaining, “He said the next day the crew didn’t look at him.”
Arquette agreed, adding, “I could tell some people aren’t comfortable with that level of emotion.”
“Scream Week” onThe Drew Barrymore Showkicks off Monday whileScreamdebuts in theaters on Jan. 14.
source: people.com
