Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts
Jenna Ortega is reportedly no longer expected to reprise her role for Scream VII due to scheduling conflicts with her Netflix series Wednesday. This news comes after her co-star Melissa Barrera was fired for comments she made about Israel-Palestine on social media.
Jenna Ortega drops out of Scream VII
Jenna Ortega will not be returning for Scream VII, according to reports. This decision comes after her co-star Melissa Barrera was fired due to her comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ortega, who is currently starring in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, had to drop out of the horror franchise due to scheduling conflicts. She plays Wednesday Addams in the show, which is a modern take on The Addams Family.
Representatives for Ortega and Spyglass, the studio behind Scream VII, have not yet commented on this development.
Melissa Barrera fired for social media posts
Melissa Barrera was recently fired from Scream VII after her social media posts were deemed antisemitic. The studio behind the film, Spyglass, stated that they have a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech and antisemitism.
Barrera's comments about Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict sparked controversy. She referred to Gaza as a concentration camp and criticized Western media for only showing the Israeli side.
Barrera's representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
Director Christopher Landon responds on Twitter/X
Scream VII director Christopher Landon addressed the situation on Twitter/X, stating that it was not his decision to make. He expressed his frustration with the circumstances, writing, 'This is my statement: Everything sucks. Stop yelling.'
The firing of Melissa Barrera and the departure of Jenna Ortega have caused upheaval in the production of the film. It remains to be seen how this will impact the future of the franchise.
In related news, actor Susan Sarandon was dropped by her talent agency UTA after her comments at a pro-Palestine rally. The controversy surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to have repercussions in the entertainment industry.
