We know Melissa Barrera had a rocky road in 2024. After being fired from Scream VII, which caused that film to have a massive ripple effect, she’s faced some backlash in Hollywood. But one thing about the horror final girl, she’s stayed strong in the face of adverisity. And she seems to be okay with […]
Courteney Cox joins Neve Campbell in Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7
Scream 7 is shaping up to be a classic slasher reunion. Not only is Neve Campbell already returning as the iconic Sydney Prescott, and longtime franchise writer Kevin Williamson is finally stepping into the director’s chair, but it looks like Courteney Cox wants another round against Ghostface. Variety reports that Cox has entered negotiations to […]
Neve Campbell returning as Sidney for Scream 7, Kevin Williamson directing
Neve Campbell has revealed that she will return as Sidney Prescott for the next film in the blockbuster Scream franchise. The actor took to Instagram to reveal her return following the pay dispute which caused her to miss the last installment, saying that “It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play […]
Melissa Barrera was set to have three movie arc in Scream, reveals Skeet Ulrich
We know the new era of Scream films was incomplete when its leads left, but now we’re seeing the scoop of that loss. For those who don’t remember, Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream VII, and Jenna Ortega later dropped out due to scheduling. That obviously put a massive hole in the plans in the […]
Melissa Barrera looks back on her “shocking” firing from Scream 7
The horror community, especially fans of the Scream franchise, were shocked when news of Melissa Barrera’s firing from Scream VII dropped. Following her comments concerning the Israel and Palestine, which were labelled as anti-Semitic, Barrera was dropped from the upcoming production. That caused a domino effect with both Jenna Ortega announced as exiting and new […]
Neve Campbell open to Scream 7 return “under the right circumstances”
No matter the drama around the Scream franchise, it seems that Neve Campbell will never turn her back on it. The slasher franchise has lost its two new lead actresses, Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, as well as its Scream VII director Christopher Landon. But it seems like Campbell knows that she has a place […]
Scream 7 to see creative reboot, Spyglass wants Neve Campbell and Patrick Dempsey returns
The Scream franchise has seen its most shocking week since the passing of Wes Craven. With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes ending, many were excited to see development begin on Scream VII. Then, this week saw the firing of Melissa Barrera, as well as Jenna Ortega leaving the franchise. Alongside a new director in Christopher […]
Jenna Ortega leaves Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera exit
One studio has learned that you don’t mess with the new sisters of Scream. Just hours after Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream VII for what the studio Spyglass labeled as “anti-Semitic” posts, actress Jenna Ortega has left the project. THR confirms that Ortega will no longer appear in the seventh Scream film, which was […]
Melissa Barrera fired from Scream 7 cast over social media posts
We’re in a moment in Hollywood where actors fought against studios for better working conditions, but comments made on social media can get you fired. Melissa Barrera will no longer be a part of Scream VII after showing her support and sharing her candid feelings in the wake of the Israel-Hamas War. Multiple outlets have […]
Radio Silence sit out Scream 7 as Christopher Landon steps in to direct
Is the Scream franchise in need of a new mastermind? It seems like Radio Silence could be stepping away from the upcoming seventh entry. New reports claim Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett won’t be back to direct Scream VII, as they are currently busy with their upcoming Universal Studios monster movie. The project […]