Dwight "Dewey" Riley was the deuteragonist of the Scream series (Scream 1 — 5). He served as a protective figure to the franchise protagonist, Sidney Prescott, amid the first five films and is a narrow survivor in the first four entries.

Dwight " Dewey " Riley is a fictional character in the Scream franchise. Dewey first appears in Scream (1996) as a bumbling police deputy doing his best to deal with the first Woodsboro massacre. He was created by Kevin Williamson and portrayed by David Arquette.

In Scream, 25 year old Dwight "Dewey" Riley is the Deputy Sheriff of Woodsboro, making it his main duty to protect Sidney Prescott from the killer. He appears close to Sidney, as Tatum keeps a spare room for her in their house. During the film, Dewey develops feelings for Gale Weathers.

Sheriff Dwight "Dewey" Riley is the deuteragonist of the Scream franchise. He's best known for trying to protect his little sister Tatum Riley and her best friend Sidney Prescott during the first murder spree. He flirted with Gale Weathers and was nearly killed by Ghostface.

During the film, the fictional town of Woodsboro is again attacked by a murderer, who particularly targets Sidney Prescott, Maureen's daughter. Deputy Sheriff Dewey Riley investigates the murders, while news reporter Gale Weathers follows the story.

Dwight "Dewey" Riley was the deuteragonist of the Scream series (Scream 1 — 5). He serves as a protective figure to the franchise protagonist Sidney Prescott, amid the first five films and is a narrow survivor in the first four entries.

Mar 30, 2023 · Then there was Gale, an opportunistic cutthroat with questionable morals who slowly develops a conscience, and Deputy Dwight “Dewey” Riley, the scrawny, awkward cop with a big heart. Portrayed...

Dewey was the brave deputy, turned sheriff who eventually became hero of the Scream franchise, mirroring the life of his actor, David Arquette. ...more.

Deputy Dwight "Dewey" Riley : He's my superior! Tatum : Janitor is your superior. Gale : Looks like we've got a serial killer on our hands! Deputy Dwight "Dewey" Riley : Well, a "serial killer" is not really accurate. Gotta knock off a couple more to get that title. Gale : Well, we can hope, can't we? I mean, we certainly don't have any leads.

Feb 10, 2022 · Dewey became a fan-favorite character for a few reasons that included his ability to survive almost every apparent death scene in the franchise, but also his relatable dialogue that has resulted in quite a few unforgettable lines.