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Arquette Remembers Wes Craven's Mentor Role
11 Sep
Summary
- Arquette shared Wes Craven's sweet direction for a scene with Courteney Cox.
- He recalled Craven's pivotal mentorship during difficult times.
- Arquette will tour for Scream's 30th anniversary, honoring Craven.
David Arquette fondly recalled the tender guidance Wes Craven provided during the filming of Scream, particularly a scene involving Courteney Cox. Arquette shared that Craven encouraged him to portray his character's deep affection for Cox's character, Gale Weathers, advising him to look at her as if he had sought her his entire life.
Craven, who passed away in 2015 at age 76, was more than a director to Arquette; he became a significant mentor. Arquette spoke about a profound conversation with Craven during the filming of Scream 2, where the director offered supportive, big-brotherly advice that inspired Arquette to believe in himself and pursue his dreams.
Arquette is set to embark on a 14-date U.S. theater tour, 'Behind the Scream,' this October. This tour commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1996 horror classic. While celebrating the film's legacy, Arquette acknowledges the bittersweet nature of the occasion due to the absence of Craven, whom he remembers as an elegant, soft-spoken professor-like figure.
