"Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera's Departures Shake Up 'Scream 7' Cast"

Jenna Ortega, who played a key role in the success of "Scream VI," is not expected to return for "Scream VII" due to scheduling conflicts with her Netflix series "Wednesday." This decision was made before the actors' strike, and Ortega's exit has no connection to the recent firing of Melissa Barrera. Ortega's star is on the rise, with nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role in "Wednesday." The "Scream" franchise is nearing the $1 billion global box office mark, with the seventh installment in the works.