Scream 7 Loses Stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega
Barrera Fired Over Pro-Palestinian Statements, Ortega Leaves Due to Scheduling Conflicts
- Melissa Barrera, star of the Scream franchise, was fired from Scream 7 over pro-Palestinian statements made on social media that the production company, Spyglass Media Group, viewed as antisemitic.
- Jenna Ortega, another star of the Scream franchise, is not returning to Scream 7 due to scheduling conflicts with the second season of Netflix's hit show 'Wednesday' and the upcoming film Beetlejuice 2.
- Following her firing, Barrera defended her social media activity, stating that she feels a responsibility to use her platform to raise awareness about issues she cares about and to lend her voice to those in need.
- Spyglass Media Group is reportedly hoping to bring back original Scream star Neve Campbell to replace Jenna Ortega in Scream 7.
- Christopher Landon, the director of Scream 7, responded to social media criticism over Barrera's firing, stating that it was not his decision to make.
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