Why was Melissa Barrera fired from Scream 7?

Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 by Spyglass Media Group due to her social media posts regarding the conflict in Gaza, which the company deemed antisemitic.

Who else left the Scream 7 project after Melissa Barrera's firing?

Following Barrera's dismissal, Jenna Ortega and director Christopher Landon also exited the Scream 7 project, citing the changing circumstances and team.

Which organizations are supporting the Scream 7 boycott?

Over 20 organizations, including BDS, Film Workers for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace, are supporting the boycott of Scream 7.

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Scream 7 Controversy: Star Firing Leads to Boycott Calls

27 Feb

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Summary

Star Melissa Barrera fired over social media posts about Gaza.
Jenna Ortega and director Christopher Landon also exited the project.
Over 20 organizations support boycott for normalizing 'apartheid'.

Scream 7 Controversy: Star Firing Leads to Boycott Calls

The highly anticipated Scream 7 has become embroiled in controversy following the dismissal of star Melissa Barrera in November 2023. Spyglass Media Group cited Barrera's social media posts regarding the conflict in Gaza as the reason, alleging they constituted antisemitism and incitement to hate. Barrera, however, condemned both antisemitism and Islamophobia, advocating for peace and human rights.

The fallout from Barrera's firing profoundly impacted Scream 7's production. As she was central to the sequel's storyline, her departure threw plans into immediate disarray. Shortly after, Jenna Ortega, who played Sam Carpenter's sister, also departed, initially attributed to scheduling conflicts but later revealed to be a response to Barrera's firing and the departure of directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.