Why did Jerry O'Connell sing poorly in Scream 2?

Jerry O'Connell intentionally sang poorly in Scream 2 to make his character, Derek, sound more endearing as a college student, rather than a trained singer.

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Scream 7 is scheduled to be released on February 27th, 2026.

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Jerry O'Connell's Scream 2 Vocal Woes Revealed

21 Feb

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Summary

Jerry O'Connell's singing in Scream 2 was intentional
He aimed for a 'bad' sound to fit his character
Scream 7 is scheduled for release on February 27th, 2026

Jerry O'Connell's Scream 2 Vocal Woes Revealed

Actor Jerry O'Connell recently addressed his memorable, albeit cringe-worthy, singing performance in the 1997 horror sequel Scream 2. O'Connell, who played Derek, shared on Twitter that his character's rendition of "I Think I Love You" was intentionally sung poorly. He explained that the goal was to sound endearing rather than vocally proficient, reflecting Derek's identity as a college student and frat brother, not a trained singer.

Derek was a significant character in Scream 2, serving as a potential red herring for the Ghostface killer before meeting a brutal end. His inclusion in the franchise's lore is notable, as many of Sidney Prescott's boyfriends have met similar fates or been revealed as the killer.