Courteney Cox | Scream 2 (1997) | Interview Archive

Friends star Courteney Cox dives into her return as Gale Weathers in the hit horror sequel Scream 2. She discusses how the character has matured, what drew her back to the genre, and why the film is more of a whodunit than a slasher. With mentions of her castmates and pop culture Easter eggs, Cox highlights the humor and intelligence baked into the script. She also touches on the challenges of picking roles under media scrutiny post-Friends. It’s a fun, revealing conversation with one of the 90s’ most recognizable faces. 00:00 – Gale’s evolution from Scream 1 00:08 – Gale’s newfound success and confidence 00:29 – Chemistry with David Arquette 00:41 – Fans hoping for more romance 00:56 – Would she have done horror before this? 01:05 – Why Scream 2 is more than horror 01:30 – Filming under secrecy 01:45 – FRIENDS Easter eggs and inside jokes 02:20 – Choosing roles beyond Monica 02:50 – Media pressure post-Friends success 03:11 – Returning to Friends and future plans For licensing inquires contact us at: licensing@pyramidproductions.tv