Steven Stone

“	Maybe I'm just checking to make sure there's no killer in here waiting to off you like he did your little sister.	”
–Steven Stone to Ghostface, Scream 3

Steven Stone
General Information
Age	34-36
Born	approx. mid—1960s
Death	Wednesday, February 2, 2000 Cause: Stabbed in back, head hit on pot 3 times by Roman Bridger.
Occupation	Bodyguard
Home	Hollywood, California
Goal	To keep Jennifer Jolie protected during the third Ghostface killings (failed)
Status	Deceased
Appearances	Scream 3
Relationships
Allies	Jennifer Jolie † (employer)
Enemies	Dewey Riley † Roman Bridger † (killer)
Actors/Actresses
Portrayed by	Patrick Warburton
Stab Portrayal	Unknown

Steven Stone was a minor character in Scream 3 (2000 film). He was the arrogant bodyguard who worked for Jennifer Jolie at the time of the third Ghostface killing spree. He was murdered while securing the perimeter around Jennifer's home.

Steven was the fourth character to fall victim in the third Ghostface killing spree.

He was portrayed by Patrick Warburton.

Biography

The Hollywood Ghostface Murders (2000)

Steven is first seen at the production studio where Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro is happening, where he stands next to Jennifer Jolie while she talks with Gale Weathers after she enters the studio.

He is next seen in Jennifer's house after the murder of Sarah Darling, where he is seen comforting her after she arrives to the conclusion that the killer is killing off the cast members in the order their characters die in the script, with her character being the next on the list.

That night, it is made evident that he harbors a dislike for Dewey Riley, as he likes to disrespectfully refer to him as "Dewdrop" and brags about how excellent he is and how Dewey should try to follow his ideas rather than the other way round. He is the one to find Gale eavesdropping on Jennifer and Dewey and alerts everybody else of her presence.

Dead Man Walking Steven alarms the remaining group about Ghostface's presence before dying.

He then leaves to secure the perimeter around Jennifer's house, where he enters Dewey's trailer where he then receives a call, apparently, from Dewey. After taunting what he presumes is Dewey on the phone, he is then stabbed in the back from behind by Ghostface (Roman Bridger). After attempting to strangle Ghostface, Steven is then kicked backwards, which causes the knife to dig deeper into his back and is then knocked unconscious by being hit several times on the head with a frying pan at the hands of Ghostface. He soon enough regains consciousness and struggles towards the door of Jennifer's house to warn the group of the killer's presence before dropping to the floor dead in front of them.

Dewey checks a dead Steven.

He is later mentioned by Detective Mark Kincaid while he , Dewey, and Gale are going over their collection of clues, shortly after the destruction of Jennifer's house and the deaths of Steven and fourth Stab actor Tom Prinze.

The New York Ghostface Murders (2023)

During the scene where the remaining group explores the Ghostface Shrine, the frying pan used to knock out Steven can be seen in a glass case.

Relationships

Allies Jennifer Jolie † - Employer

Enemies Dewey Riley † Gale Weathers Roman Bridger † - Killer

Trivia

• It is possible, however unlikely, that Steven was murdered for having a first name that bared a striking resemblance to the first name of Woodsboro victim Steven Orth, and the family name of Windsor College victim Phil Stevens. It's more likely that he was killed to allow Jennifer's house to be destroyed.
• Steven has been shown to have incredible willpower and physical strength, as he is stabbed deeply in the back and hit over the head with a frying pan and knocked unconscious, but still manages to will himself to the door of Jennifer's house before finally dying. It's likely that is the reason he was hired.
• Patrick Warburton, who portrayed Steven, would later co-star with Matthew Lillard (who portrayed Stu Macher in Scream) in the 2010-2013 animated series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.
• Coincidentally, Warburton's character in the show (Bronson Stone) shares the same last name as Warburton's character in Scream 3.
• While talking to Ghostface (disguising his voice as Dewey's), he brought up the events of Tatum Riley's murder in a tasteless and rude fashion.
• During his talk with Dewey, he stated that his résumé included Julia Roberts. Her niece, Emma Roberts stars in the following film.
• WWE Wrestling Legend Stone Cold Steve Austin had been considered for the role.

Appearances

• Scream 3 (2000 film)