Deputy Vinson

Deputy Vinson is a character in Scream (2022 film). He is portrayed by Chester Tam. As a Deputy in Woodsboro, California, Vinson serves under Sheriff Judy Hicks.

During the 25th Anniversary Legacy Killings, his boss is murdered, leaving the identity of his next superior unknown.

Amid the Legacy killing spree, Samantha Carpenter doubted the Woodsboro Police (Vinson included)'s competence, following her attack by Ghostface at Woodsboro General Hospital.

The Legacy Killings (2021)
In September 2021, Vinson is assigned to protect Tara Carpenter at Woodsboro General Hospital following her attack by Ghostface. Once he bumps into Samantha screaming for help, stating someone tried to kill her in the brief room, he observes the room of Samantha's attack, and she later questions the police's ability to do their job.

After his superior, Judy Hicks is murdered, Samantha angrily confronts him, asking who is watching her sister. He simply states, "I just heard about the Sheriff..." and as Samantha runs off, he shouts "They needed me here!"

About Vinson

 * "Deputy Vinson knows what he's doing, you'll be safe." (Judy Hicks)

By Vinson

 * “I just heard about the Sheriff.”
 * ”They needed me here”

Trivia

 * His character name was confirmed by HelloSidney.com.
 * First named Asian-American resident of Woodsboro, California.

Appearances

 * Scream (2022 film)