It was recently revealed, however, that Barrera has been fired from the sequel due to inflammatory tweets regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, with a follow-up report revealing that Ortega had quietly departed the project months earlier due to scheduling conflicts with Wednesday.

Why isn't Jenna Ortega doing Scream 7?

Actor Jenna Ortega will not be returning for Scream 7, the forthcoming installment in the long-running Scream horror movie franchise, Deadline reports. According to the outlet, Ortega's departure is due to the shooting schedule for Netflix's massively successful series Wednesday, in which she stars as Wednesday Addams.

Who was fired from Scream 7?

Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 over her support of Palestine. Then Jenna Ortega left too.

Why was Melissa fired from Scream 7?

Actress Melissa Barrera has been fired from the next Scream film sequel after its makers said her pro-Palestinian social media posts were antisemitic. The star has posted regularly about the Israel-Gaza conflict, including resharing one post that accused Israel of "genocide and ethnic cleansing".

Will Jenna Ortega return for Scream 7?

Jenna Ortega will no longer be in Scream VII. Several outlets reported that the actress will be stepping away from the Scream franchise due to alleged scheduling conflicts with the second season of Wednesday.

Jenna Ortega Leaves Scream 7 (Is The Franchise Dead?)

Who killed Jill Scream?

Emma Roberts played Sidney's cousin in Scream 4, who of course turns out to be the mastermind behind the Ghostface killings. Wes Craven's final sequel ends with Jill being shot through the chest by Sidney Prescott, presumably killing her off for good.

Who is the new final girl in Scream 6?

Per Alamo Drafthouse's website, the Scream 6 synopsis begins by referring to Jenna Ortega's Tara as the new "final girl" and reveals that her sister Sam will pretend to be Ghostface.

Is Chad still alive in Scream 6?

Chad is one of the "Core Four" group members featured in Scream 2022 and, at one point in the film, was considered a suspect as the new Ghostface. However, Chad himself is later attacked by the masked killer, thought to have bled to death until the end of the film, where it's revealed he survived.

Is Stu alive in Scream 7?

Stu is dead. Even Kevin Williamson confirmed it. He used to want to bring Stu back, but he became smarter and left Stu dead.

Has Jenna Ortega quit Scream?

The day after news of Barrera's firing broke, Deadline reported that Ortega will not be starring in Scream 7 either — although her exit is reportedly not linked to Barrera's dismissal.

Will there be a Scream 7?

Scream 7 is officially happening, but fans have been stunned by two unexpected exits from the new movie. Both Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, who played sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI, won't be returning for the new movie.

What is happening with Scream 7?

At the time of writing, Scream 7 is still planned to happen, even if it's without its two main characters, and it's unknown if there will be more cast exits or if Sam and Tara will be recast.

Will Jenna Ortega return for Scream 7?

Jenna Ortega will no longer be in Scream VII. Several outlets reported that the actress will be stepping away from the Scream franchise due to alleged scheduling conflicts with the second season of Wednesday.

Will Sidney be in Scream 7?

Campbell hasn't ultimately said goodbye to Sidney and the Scream movies, so if the studio agrees to pay her fairly, it's likely she would return as a character for Scream 7. New characters might be at the center of the current Scream story, but Campbell will always be the face of the franchise.

Why did Scream 3 fail?

The New Direction of 'Scream 3' Resulted In a Mess of a Film

The tone had changed as well. While the Scream franchise has always been known for its humor, Scream 3 leaned into it even more, and with the kills toned down too, it meant that the final product was overly tame and simply uninteresting.

Will Sam be the killer in Scream 7?

Sam Will Be Ghostface In Scream 7 One thing the Scream franchise has never done is have a final girl as the Ghostface killer. However, Sam's story is different.

Is Billy Loomis in Scream 7?

7 Skeet Ulrich As Billy Loomis

If any Ghostface is apt to return in Scream 7, it's Skeet Ulrich's Billy Loomis, who remains the franchise's most infamous killer. Billy returned in Scream (2022) and Scream 6 through Sam Carpenter's visions, as her father became a representation of her suppressed urge to kill.

Is Sam and Tara going to be in Scream 7?

The two new SCREAM movies, released in 2022 and 2023, were big hits.