<p>Scream 7 premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. During the event, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters marched outside the venue, calling for a boycott of the horror film. In support of Palestine, they were seen carrying flags and signs that read, ''Cancel Paramount+” and “Stand For Free Speech Boycott Scream 7.”</p><p><br>Nearly 25 protesters gathered outside Paramount Studios, where the premiere was being held. On the red carpet, where stars like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, were walking and speaking to media, the voices of demonstrators were firmly held. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bbc-orders-probe-into-serious-mistake-over-bafta-racial-slur-1772077546939">BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over BAFTA racial slur</a></p><p><br>Carrying flags, drums, and bullhorns, they continuously chanted against the movie and the studio. “Paramount, Paramount, what do you say?” and “Palestine will live forever!” they said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on the red carpet, “Scream 7” director Kevin Williamson talked about protest, saying that he's don't know if canceling Paramount+ is the way to do it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We live in a world where a lot of bad things are happening out there, and I think a lot of people want to be heard and they want to have their voice heard about the bad stuff that’s happening,” Williamson told Variety.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-is-he-gay-pedro-pascal-s-cozy-photographs-with-rafael-olarra-sparks-speculations-about-new-romance-on-the-internet-1772032798721"><strong>Pedro Pascal's photos with Rafael Olarra sparks speculations about new romance</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“My heart goes out to them. I don’t know if canceling Paramount+ is the way to do it. But I think people should listen to their inner self and do what feels good for them,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Melissa Barrera seemingly reacts to Pro-Palestine protestors calling to boycott Scream 7 at its premiere, due to her firing for criticizing Israel. <a href="https://t.co/BpSWaAZGsT">pic.twitter.com/BpSWaAZGsT</a></p>&mdash; Ahmed Hathout 🇵🇸 (@ahmedhathoutt) <a href="https://twitter.com/ahmedhathoutt/status/2026874556904796334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What’s the reason behind the protest?</h2><p>The demonstrators took to the streets to protest the firing of former series star Melissa Barrera. After Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s retaliation, Barrera shared an Instagram post in which she expressed support for Palestine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, “Scream” producer Spyglass Media Group revealed that had dropped the actress from the franchise because of her views.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Spyglass Media Group said at the time, ''Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After Barrera was fired, &nbsp;actress Jenna Ortega, the film’s original director, Christopher Landon announced left the project.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>More about Scream 7&nbsp;</h2><p>Scream 7, the new addition in the long-running horror franchise, stars Campbell alongside fellow original cast members Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard and David Arquette and, as well as Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale and Mckenna Grace.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Nearly 25 protesters gathered outside Paramount Studios, where the premiere was being held. On the red carpet, the voices of demonstrators were firmly held.  

Scream 7 premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. During the event, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters marched outside the venue, calling for a boycott of the horror film. In support of Palestine, they were seen carrying flags and signs that read, ''Cancel Paramount+” and “Stand For Free Speech Boycott Scream 7.” Nearly 25 protesters gathered outside Paramount Studios, where the premiere was being held. On the red carpet, where stars like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, were walking and speaking to media, the voices of demonstrators were firmly held. Also read: BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over BAFTA racial slur Carrying flags, drums, and bullhorns, they continuously chanted against the movie and the studio. “Paramount, Paramount, what do you say?” and “Palestine will live forever!” they said. Speaking on the red carpet, “Scream 7” director Kevin Williamson talked about protest, saying that he's don't know if canceling Paramount+ is the way to do it. “We live in a world where a lot of bad things are happening out there, and I think a lot of people want to be heard and they want to have their voice heard about the bad stuff that’s happening,” Williamson told Variety. Also read: Pedro Pascal's photos with Rafael Olarra sparks speculations about new romance “My heart goes out to them. I don’t know if canceling Paramount+ is the way to do it. But I think people should listen to their inner self and do what feels good for them,” he said.

<p>Nearly 25 protesters gathered outside Paramount Studios, where the premiere was being held. On the red carpet, the voices of demonstrators were firmly held. &nbsp;</p>

20+ pro-Palestine protesters rally outside Scream 7 premiere, call for Paramount ban

<p>The popular franchise, <i>Scream 7,</i> will be back with its seventh installment. Much to the excitement of fans, the film will be getting its Super Bowl ad in which the trailer will be released. In addition, this upcoming slasher film will also mark the first installment in the franchise's history to release in IMAX.</p><h2>When will the trailer of Scream 7 drop?</h2><p>Recently, the makers of the film Paramount dropped the second trailer of the much-anticipated film <i>Scream 7,</i> in which we will see the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, along with Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers, and even Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher. The trailer is also set to release during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-had-only-one-request-for-ss-rajamouli-before-she-joined-the-cast-of-varanasi-1770179917186"><strong>Priyanka Chopra had one condition before she joined the cast of Varanasi</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the new clip, which is set to air during the Super Bowl, the Ghostface's familiar greeting can be heard, “Hello, Sydney,” followed by a promise to “make everyone you love suffer while you watch.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-urmila-matondkar-rangeela-to-kaun-watch-her-most-memorable-performances-on-netflix-prime-and-other-otts-1770119999615"><strong>Happy birthday, Urmila Matondkar! Watch her most memorable performances on OTTs</strong></a></p>

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<p>Excited netizens flooded the comment section; they had been eagerly waiting for the update. One user wrote, "Every day, I get closer." Another user wrote, "Neve Campbell just looks soooooo good!!" “Hyped for this. Hoping Stu is alive,” wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-elnaz-shakerdoust-vows-not-to-act-again-in-iran-after-protest-crackdown-1770175688388"><strong>Actress Elnaz Shakerdoust vows not to act again in Iran after protest crackdown</strong></a></p><h2>All about Scream 7</h2><p>The upcoming American slasher film is helmed by Kevin Williamson, with a screenplay he co-wrote with Guy Busick and a story by James Vanderbilt and Busick. A sequel to the 2023 film Scream 6, the film stars Neve Campbell, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and Courteney Cox reprising their roles from previous films, alongside Isabel May, Anna Camp, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Mckenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Mark Consuelos, Tim Simons, and Joel McHale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/loved-jaaved-jaaferi-in-mayasabha-watch-these-7-other-films-of-the-star-that-showcase-his-range-as-an-actor-1770139454614"><strong>Loved Jaaved Jaaferi in Mayasabha? Watch these 7 other films of the actor</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film will be scored by Marco Beltrami, returning from the first four installments. Scream 7 is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 27, 2026, by Paramount Pictures.</p>

The seventh installment of Scream is going to be something out of the box, as it receives a Super Bowl ad. The popular franchise will have its first IMAX release in the history. Read to know more details. 

The popular franchise, Scream 7, will be back with its seventh installment. Much to the excitement of fans, the film will be getting its Super Bowl ad in which the trailer will be released. In addition, this upcoming slasher film will also mark the first installment in the franchise's history to release in IMAX. When will the trailer of Scream 7 drop? Recently, the makers of the film Paramount dropped the second trailer of the much-anticipated film Scream 7, in which we will see the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, along with Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers, and even Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher. The trailer is also set to release during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra had one condition before she joined the cast of Varanasi In the new clip, which is set to air during the Super Bowl, the Ghostface's familiar greeting can be heard, “Hello, Sydney,” followed by a promise to “make everyone you love suffer while you watch.” Also Read: Happy birthday, Urmila Matondkar! Watch her most memorable performances on OTTs

<p>The seventh installment of Scream is going to be something out of the box, as it receives a Super Bowl ad. The popular franchise will have its first IMAX release in the history. Read to know more details.&nbsp;</p>

Scream 7: Latest installment debuts Super Bowl ad, first IMAX release in history

<p>Former<em> Scream 7</em> director Christopher Landon clears the air on the controversial Melissa Barrera firing and reveals that despite rumours floating online, he had nothing to do with the actress being fired from the horror franchise.</p>
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<h2>Melissa Barrera's exit&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Melissa Barrera was fired due to her public support for Palestine. Her departure led to co-lead Jenna Ortega also exiting the project, resulting in Neve Campbell stepping in as the new lead and the studio reworking the entire plot of the movie, with former<em> Scream</em> screenwriter Kevin Williamson taking over the project from Landon.</p>
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<h2>Landon clarifies his role</h2>
<p>Speaking to <em>Vanity Fair</em>, Landon, who is promoting his upcoming movie <em>Drop</em>, clarified that he was not involved in the decision to fire her despite many online rumours blaming him.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I did not fire her. A lot of people think I had something to do with it, and it was not my doing. I had no control of the situation at all. I think in the absence of people understanding how Hollywood works and what the hierarchy is, the fans were like, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s the guy.&rsquo; And so they came for me, knives out.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The director also talked about being targeted online after Barrera's firing and receiving death threats.</p>
<p>&ldquo;People were threatening to kill me and my family, to the point where the FBI was getting involved. I got messages saying, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m going to find your kids, and I&rsquo;m going to kill them because you support child murder... The head of security at various studios and the FBI had to examine the threats. It was highly aggressive and really scary.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, <em>Scream 7</em> is still in production and recently brought back actor Matthew Lillard, who played a major role in the first instalment of the franchise in 1996.</p>
<p><em>Scream 7</em> will be hitting theaters on February 27, 2026.</p>
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Former Scream 7 director Christopher Landon clears the air on the controversial Melissa Barrera firing. Barrera was fired from the franchise last year.

Former Scream 7 director Christopher Landon clears the air on the controversial Melissa Barrera firing and reveals that despite rumours floating online, he had nothing to do with the actress being fired from the horror franchise. Also Read: Celebrity Big Brother: Mickey Rourke issued warning after homophobic language towards JoJo Siwa Melissa Barrera's exit Melissa Barrera was fired due to her public support for Palestine. Her departure led to co-lead Jenna Ortega also exiting the project, resulting in Neve Campbell stepping in as the new lead and the studio reworking the entire plot of the movie, with former Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson taking over the project from Landon. Also Read: Good Bad Ugly X review: Check out what fans have to say about Ajith's gangster flick Landon clarifies his role Speaking to Vanity Fair, Landon, who is promoting his upcoming movie Drop, clarified that he was not involved in the decision to fire her despite many online rumours blaming him. “I did not fire her. A lot of people think I had something to do with it, and it was not my doing. I had no control of the situation at all. I think in the absence of people understanding how Hollywood works and what the hierarchy is, the fans were like, ‘That’s the guy.’ And so they came for me, knives out.” Also Read: Andor: Disney announces updated release timings for upcoming second season The director also talked about being targeted online after Barrera's firing and receiving death threats. “People were threatening to kill me and my family, to the point where the FBI was getting involved. I got messages saying, ‘I’m going to find your kids, and I’m going to kill them because you support child murder... The head of security at various studios and the FBI had to examine the threats. It was highly aggressive and really scary.” Meanwhile, Scream 7 is still in production and recently brought back actor Matthew Lillard, who played a major role in the first instalment of the franchise in 1996. Scream 7 will be hitting theaters on February 27, 2026. Also Read: 'It's gonna slay’: Mathew Lillard jokes about Scream 7 return

'It was not my doing': Former Scream 7 director clears the air on controversial Melissa Barrera firing

<p>Ever since the recent announcement that Matthew Lillard will be joining the cast of <em>Scream 7</em>, fans have been speculating whether he will be reprising his old role or playing an entirely new character. Lillard and his <em>Scream </em>co-star Skeet Ulrich were present at <em>MegaCon</em>, where Lillard was asked about his return to the iconic horror franchise.</p>
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<p>Keeping with the dark humour the franchise is known for, the actor joked, "I come back as a fairy godmother. It&rsquo;s gonna slay." Ulrich added, "Matt called me and told me when word came down, and I was so ecstatic for him because anybody who's been to one of these or knows him or has followed him knows how much he has wanted that, so I'm very happy."</p>
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<h2>Will Stu return?</h2>
<p>Matthew Lillard is returning to the series after nearly 30 years, having last appeared in the first <em>Scream</em> film in 1996. He played Stu Macher, one of the masked killers in the original film, who was seemingly killed off. With Lillard&rsquo;s return, it will be interesting to see if Stu somehow survived and what he has been up to over the past three decades.</p>
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<h2>The cast</h2>
<p><em>Scream 7</em> will be directed by Kevin Williamson, the writer of the original<em> Scream</em>, while Guy Busick returns to pen the screenplay. The main cast includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.</p>
<p><em>Scream 7</em> will be hitting theatres on February 27, 2026.</p>
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Entertainment | Hollywood: Mathew Lillard is set to return in the seventh instalment of the legendary horror series, marking his comeback after being absent for nearly thirty years.

Ever since the recent announcement that Matthew Lillard will be joining the cast of Scream 7, fans have been speculating whether he will be reprising his old role or playing an entirely new character. Lillard and his Scream co-star Skeet Ulrich were present at MegaCon, where Lillard was asked about his return to the iconic horror franchise. Also Read: Superman: James Gunn responds to fan query about Hawkgirl's wings Keeping with the dark humour the franchise is known for, the actor joked, "I come back as a fairy godmother. It’s gonna slay." Ulrich added, "Matt called me and told me when word came down, and I was so ecstatic for him because anybody who's been to one of these or knows him or has followed him knows how much he has wanted that, so I'm very happy." Also Read: Netizens react to Ed Sheeran's street performance being interrupted by Bengaluru cops Will Stu return? Matthew Lillard is returning to the series after nearly 30 years, having last appeared in the first Scream film in 1996. He played Stu Macher, one of the masked killers in the original film, who was seemingly killed off. With Lillard’s return, it will be interesting to see if Stu somehow survived and what he has been up to over the past three decades. Also Read: Elliot Page in potential talks for joining Marvel Cinematic Universe The cast Scream 7 will be directed by Kevin Williamson, the writer of the original Scream, while Guy Busick returns to pen the screenplay. The main cast includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. Scream 7 will be hitting theatres on February 27, 2026. Also Read: Himesh Reshammiya's Badass Ravikumar continues box office success on day 2

'It's gonna slay’: Mathew Lillard jokes about Scream 7 return

<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The upcoming seventh instalment in the <em>Scream</em> franchise has just </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">brought back</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> one of its original cast members. Actor Matthew Lillard will </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">be returning</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> to the series after nearly 30 years, having last appeared in the first Scream film in 1996.</span></p>
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<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Stu Macher&rsquo;s Return</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Matthew Lillard originally played Stu Macher, the brother of Tatum Riley (played by Rose McGowan). Stu was revealed to be one of the masked killers in the first film and was seemingly killed off. With Lillard&rsquo;s return, it will be interesting to see how the character has survived and what he has been up to over the past three decades.</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Following the announcement of his return, Lillard took to Instagram to share a cryptic post, causing excitement among fans.</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The movie underwent significant changes after actress Melissa Barrera was fired due to her public support for Palestine. Her departure led to co-lead Jenna Ortega also exiting the project, resulting in Neve Campbell stepping in as the new lead.</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><em>Scream 7</em> will be directed by Kevin Williamson, who directed <em>Scream 6</em> and wrote the original <em>Scream</em> film, while Guy Busick returns to pen the screenplay.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The main cast includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. <em>Scream 7</em> will be hitting theaters on February 27, 2026.</span></p>

The return of Matthew Lillard to the beloved horror franchise promises an exciting reunion with series regulars Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox, sparking fan excitement.

The upcoming seventh instalment in the Scream franchise has just brought back one of its original cast members. Actor Matthew Lillard will be returning to the series after nearly 30 years, having last appeared in the first Scream film in 1996. Also Read: A$AP Rocky's trial: Rihanna makes her second court appearance in support of her partner Stu Macher’s Return Matthew Lillard originally played Stu Macher, the brother of Tatum Riley (played by Rose McGowan). Stu was revealed to be one of the masked killers in the first film and was seemingly killed off. With Lillard’s return, it will be interesting to see how the character has survived and what he has been up to over the past three decades. Also Read: Rapper Raftaar ties the knot with Manraj Jawanda; check photos here Following the announcement of his return, Lillard took to Instagram to share a cryptic post, causing excitement among fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew Lillard (@matthewlillard) Also Read: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit Scream 7’s Production and Cast The movie underwent significant changes after actress Melissa Barrera was fired due to her public support for Palestine. Her departure led to co-lead Jenna Ortega also exiting the project, resulting in Neve Campbell stepping in as the new lead. Also Read: FireAid: Billie Eilish performes 'Last Night on Earth' with Green Day Scream 7 will be directed by Kevin Williamson, who directed Scream 6 and wrote the original Scream film, while Guy Busick returns to pen the screenplay. The main cast includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. Scream 7 will be hitting theaters on February 27, 2026.

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<p>Christopher Landon has said goodbye to his dream project,<em> Scream 7. </em>Landon stepped back from director duties a month after actress Melissa Barrera was dropped from the forthcoming movie over her comment on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Barrera was fired because of her social media post, which was deemed antisemitic.<br />
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Later, Christopher made it clear that he had nothing to do with Berrara's exit from the project. He wrote in a now-deleted post on X, “Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.”&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Christopher Landon's statement on his exit.&nbsp;</strong><br />
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On Saturday, the director formally announced his exit from the project. The <em>Happy Death Day </em>director wrote, “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited <em>Scream 7&nbsp;</em>weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.”<br />
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He continued, “I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honoured&nbsp;to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”</p>

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<p>Landon came on board as a director earlier this year. He took the responsibility from the director-duo Radio Silence, who has helmed the Scream&nbsp;reboot 2022&nbsp;and<em> Scream 6.</em></p>

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<strong>Berrera's social media post and her exit.&nbsp;</strong><br />
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Berrera, who played the role of Sam Carpenter in the movie, was fired from <em>Scream 7</em> over social media posts on Israel and Palestine, in which she blamed Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing.”<br />
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After being dropped from <em>Scream 7, </em>Berrera said in a statement, "Antisemitism and Islamophobia" and ''condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people."<br />
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Responding to the backlash on Berrera's statement, Spyglass, the production group behind the project, said in a statement to Variety: ''Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.''<br />
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After Barrera, actress Jenna Ortega also exited the franchise due to her <em>Wednesday</em> S2. Ortega’s departure from the movie has nothing to do with Barrera’s exit.&nbsp;<br />
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Landon has directed projects like <em>Happy Death Day, We Have a Ghost, Freaky,</em> and <em>Paranormal Activity:&nbsp;The Marked Ones.</em><br />
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The 2022 <em>Scream</em>&nbsp;movie brought back original cast members Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell, and David Arquette, along with newcomers Mason Gooding Jr. and Jasmine Savoy Brown.</p>


Christopher Landon has said goodbye to his dream project, Scream 7. Landon stepped back from director duties a month after actress Melissa Barrera was dropped from the forthcoming movie over her comment on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Christopher Landon has said goodbye to his dream project, Scream 7. Landon stepped back from director duties a month after actress Melissa Barrera was dropped from the forthcoming movie over her comment on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Barrera was fired because of her social media post, which was deemed antisemitic. Later, Christopher made it clear that he had nothing to do with Berrara's exit from the project. He wrote in a now-deleted post on X, “Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.” Nick Carter's sister Bobbie Jean dies a year after brother Aaron's death Christopher Landon's statement on his exit. On Saturday, the director formally announced his exit from the project. The Happy Death Day director wrote, “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.” He continued, “I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honoured to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.” I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on. I have nothing — christopher landon (@creetureshow) December 23, 2023 × Landon came on board as a director earlier this year. He took the responsibility from the director-duo Radio Silence, who has helmed the Scream reboot 2022 and Scream 6. Laura Lynch, founding member of band The Chicks, dies in car accident Berrera's social media post and her exit. Berrera, who played the role of Sam Carpenter in the movie, was fired from Scream 7 over social media posts on Israel and Palestine, in which she blamed Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing.” After being dropped from Scream 7, Berrera said in a statement, "Antisemitism and Islamophobia" and ''condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people." Responding to the backlash on Berrera's statement, Spyglass, the production group behind the project, said in a statement to Variety: ''Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.'' After Barrera, actress Jenna Ortega also exited the franchise due to her Wednesday S2. Ortega’s departure from the movie has nothing to do with Barrera’s exit. Landon has directed projects like Happy Death Day, We Have a Ghost, Freaky, and Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. The 2022 Scream movie brought back original cast members Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell, and David Arquette, along with newcomers Mason Gooding Jr. and Jasmine Savoy Brown.

‘It was a dream job that turned nightmare’: Director Christopher Landon exits Scream 7

<p>Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the <em>Scream</em> franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media. The production banner deemed the posts as antisemitic. Barrera’s response came on Wednesday afternoon through a post on her Instagram story.<br />
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“First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” Barrera wrote. “As a Latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need. Every person on this earth — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status — deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom. I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism.”<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-scream-actress-melissa-barrera-dropped-from-next-film-over-support-for-palestine-661344">Scream actress Melissa Barrera dropped from next film over support for Palestine</a></strong></p>

<p>“I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence,” Barrera’s statement continues. “I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.”</p>

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Earlier in the month, Barrera had reshared a post accusing Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” as well as a passage from Jewish Currents magazine that accused the Israeli government of distorting “the Holocaust to boost the Israeli arms industry.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spyglass had initially refused to comment on Barrera's statement, however later it clarified that the actress was not fired for her support of the Palestinian cause. Rather, the company interpreted her social media posts as antisemitic.<br />
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“We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” the spokesperson said in a statement.<br />
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Barrera was supposed to star in the seventh instalment of <em>Scream</em> after leading the fifth and sixth entries alongside Jenna Ortega. Following Barrera’s firing, Ortega was also confirmed to be leaving the franchise, though sources state that Ortega’s exit is due to a scheduling conflict with production on Season 2 of <em>Wednesday.</em><br />
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Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media.

Actress Melissa Barrera has issued a statement for the first time since her exit from the Scream franchise. Barrera was fired by the Spyglass Media Group over her pro-Palestine posts on social media. The production banner deemed the posts as antisemitic. Barrera’s response came on Wednesday afternoon through a post on her Instagram story. “First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” Barrera wrote. “As a Latina, a proud Mexicana, I feel the responsibility of having a platform that allows me the privilege of being heard, and therefore I have tried to use it to raise awareness about issues I care about and to lend my voice to those in need. Every person on this earth — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status — deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom. I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism.” Scream actress Melissa Barrera dropped from next film over support for Palestine “I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence,” Barrera’s statement continues. “I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.” Earlier in the month, Barrera had reshared a post accusing Israel of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” as well as a passage from Jewish Currents magazine that accused the Israeli government of distorting “the Holocaust to boost the Israeli arms industry.” Spyglass had initially refused to comment on Barrera's statement, however later it clarified that the actress was not fired for her support of the Palestinian cause. Rather, the company interpreted her social media posts as antisemitic. “We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” the spokesperson said in a statement. Barrera was supposed to star in the seventh instalment of Scream after leading the fifth and sixth entries alongside Jenna Ortega. Following Barrera’s firing, Ortega was also confirmed to be leaving the franchise, though sources state that Ortega’s exit is due to a scheduling conflict with production on Season 2 of Wednesday.

Melissa Barrera reacts after being fired from Scream over her pro-Palestine posts

<p>A day after Melissa Barrera was fired from the sets of<em> Scream VII, </em>another actress has also reportedly quit the film. According to reports, Jenna Ortega, who starred in the last two <em>Scream </em>films as Tara Carpenter, will not reprise her role in the seventh instalment of the&nbsp;franchise.&nbsp;<br />
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The news comes one day after it was reported that Melissa Barrera, Jenna's co-star in the film, was fired by the producers over social media posts that they claimed were antisemitic in nature.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Is Jenna Ortega's departure related to Melissa Barrera?</strong></p>

<p>While it is being widely speculated that Jenna's departure is connected to Melissa's firing, a report in Deadline reported that the actress will not be part of the film due to her busy filming schedule on the second season of Netflix's <em>Wednesday </em>and wrapping on filming for <em>Beetlejuice 2.&nbsp;</em><br />
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Representatives for Jenna and Spyglass have so far not responded to the news.&nbsp;<br />
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However, Spyglass, the studio behind <em>Scream VII</em>, did comment on Melissa's firing. "We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech," the statement read.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-melissa-barrera-reacts-after-being-fired-from-scream-sets-over-her-pro-palestine-posts-661804">Melissa Barrera reacts after being fired from Scream over her pro-Palestine posts</a></strong><br />
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Earlier this month, Melissa had posted a few posts which were pro-Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one written message from her Instagram Story quoted in the reports of her firing and circulating on social media, Melissa wrote, “I have been actively looking for videos and information about the Palestinian side for the last 2 weeks or so, following accounts etc. Why? Because Western media only shows the other side. Why they do that, I will let you deduce for yourself.”</p>

<p>Melissa and Jenna's characters Samantha and Tara were previously positioned as the franchise's new leads.&nbsp;</p>


A day after Melissa Barrera was fired from the sets of Scream VII, another actress has also reportedly quit the film. According to reports, Jenna Ortega, who starred in the last two Scream films as Tara Carpenter, will not reprise her role in the seventh instalment of the franchise.

A day after Melissa Barrera was fired from the sets of Scream VII, another actress has also reportedly quit the film. According to reports, Jenna Ortega, who starred in the last two Scream films as Tara Carpenter, will not reprise her role in the seventh instalment of the franchise. The news comes one day after it was reported that Melissa Barrera, Jenna's co-star in the film, was fired by the producers over social media posts that they claimed were antisemitic in nature. Is Jenna Ortega's departure related to Melissa Barrera? While it is being widely speculated that Jenna's departure is connected to Melissa's firing, a report in Deadline reported that the actress will not be part of the film due to her busy filming schedule on the second season of Netflix's Wednesday and wrapping on filming for Beetlejuice 2. Representatives for Jenna and Spyglass have so far not responded to the news. However, Spyglass, the studio behind Scream VII, did comment on Melissa's firing. "We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech," the statement read. Melissa Barrera reacts after being fired from Scream over her pro-Palestine posts Earlier this month, Melissa had posted a few posts which were pro-Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. In one written message from her Instagram Story quoted in the reports of her firing and circulating on social media, Melissa wrote, “I have been actively looking for videos and information about the Palestinian side for the last 2 weeks or so, following accounts etc. Why? Because Western media only shows the other side. Why they do that, I will let you deduce for yourself.” Melissa and Jenna's characters Samantha and Tara were previously positioned as the franchise's new leads.

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