Overview

• Christopher Landon, the director of 'Scream 7', has announced his departure from the film, describing it as a 'dream job that turned into a nightmare'.
• Actresses Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, who were set to star in the movie, have also exited the project.
• Barrera was fired from the film due to her social media posts supporting Palestine during the Israel-Hamas conflict, a move that has sparked controversy and backlash.
• Ortega's departure was initially attributed to scheduling conflicts, but fans and some sources speculate that she left in solidarity with Barrera.
• The departures have left the future of the 'Scream' franchise uncertain, with screenwriters Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt reportedly tasked with starting from scratch.