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Fired Scream Actress Calls Successors 'Scabs'
7 May
Summary
- Melissa Barrera claims Scream 7 producers falsely reported box office numbers.
- She believes actors who took roles after her firing were 'scabs'.
- Barrera was fired from Scream 7 over statements supporting Palestine.
Melissa Barrera expressed her strong disapproval of the actions taken by Scream 7 producers following her dismissal from the franchise. The actress, who starred in Scream and Scream 6, was fired by Spyglass Media Group over statements she made regarding the conflict in Palestine.
Barrera stated that she believes the reported box office success of Scream 7 was fabricated. She referred to the actors who subsequently joined the film as 'scabs,' asserting they crossed a picket line. Barrera's exit led to other key departures, including Jenna Ortega and director Christopher Landon, prompting a return to original screenwriter Kevin Williamson to direct.
She recounted the despair she felt after her criticisms of Israel's actions were wrongly equated with hate speech. Barrera highlighted the support she received from filmmaker Boots Riley, who offered her a role in his upcoming film, though scheduling conflicts prevented her participation.
