Cotton Weary Jr.
Cotton Weary Jr. is a complex character in the Scream series, evolving from a potential suspect to a reliable ally of Sidney Prescott.
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Woodsboro, California, United States
Cotton Weary Jr. is a prominent character in the Scream series, particularly in Scream 2 and Scream 3. Initially wrongfully convicted for the murder of Maureen Prescott, he is later exonerated and becomes a media personality. Throughout the series, Cotton is involved in the ongoing investigations and confrontations with the Ghostface killers, ultimately meeting his demise in Scream 3.
In recent years, Cotton Weary Jr. has continued to be a popular character among fans of the Scream franchise. In 2022, he was ranked as the 10th greatest horror movie character of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. He has also been referenced and parodied in numerous other works of popular culture, including television shows, movies, and video games.
Despite his fictional nature, Cotton Weary Jr. has had a significant impact on popular culture and continues to be a beloved character among horror movie fans.