The cast were not informed of the identity of the killer until the last day of principal photography. Also, the cast did not receive the last ten pages of the shooting script until it was time to film the scenes contained therein. Furthermore, the last ten pages of the shooting script were printed on gray paper in order to deter illicit duplication of them. All cast members were required to sign confidentiality clauses as parts of their respective contracts that precluded them from discussing the outcome of the story and the killer's identity.
(At around one minute) Paulette Patterson, who plays the usher who hands masks to Maureen (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Phil (Omar Epps), won her role in a contest sponsored by MTV.
Contrary to the mention of his name, Robert Rodriguez did not direct the scenes of "Stab", the movie-within-a-movie. They were instead directed by the Scream 2's director, Wes Craven. This is why Rodriguez's name does not appear in the actual credits for the film, and only within the movie itself.
Actors who auditioned for the part of Derek were asked to perform the scene in the cafeteria in which Derek sings "I Think I Love You" a cappella.
Matthew Lillard: (At around thirty-five minutes) Co-star of Scream (1996) is in the background at the frat party.
Selma Blair: (At around twenty-nine minutes) Girl to whom Cici (Sarah Michelle Gellar) talks on the telephone before the killer calls.