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Scream 7 Premiere: Protests Erupt Outside
26 Feb
Summary
- Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated at the Scream 7 premiere.
- Director Kevin Williamson supports protesters' right to speak.
- Melissa Barrera's firing preceded the demonstration.
Pro-Palestine protesters voiced their dissent outside the recent Scream 7 premiere held at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles. Demonstrators held signs and flags, with one message reading "Cancel Paramount+". This event coincided with the earlier decision by Spyglass to remove actress Melissa Barrera from the franchise due to her pro-Palestine social media comments.
Director Kevin Williamson, who is now writing and directing Scream 7, commented on the red carpet, affirming the right to protest. He told Deadline, "We live in America, we have the right to protest. We have a right to be heard." Separately, he remarked to Variety that while he supports people wanting to be heard, he questioned if canceling Paramount+ was the effective solution.
