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Melissa Barrera tells Variety that Scream 7’s returning cast are 'scabs' after she was fired over Gaza comments; she notes the upheaval—new director, new star, and Neve Campbell's return—while accusing the film of nostalgia-baiting and questioning its reported box office, though she remains grateful to the earlier directors.
Melissa Barrera says the Scream 7 cast are 'scabs' for moving forward after her firing over Gaza-related posts, calling the comeback nostalgia bait and casting doubt on the reported box‑office numbers; she notes Neve Campbell’s return helped the franchise, while fans still support her and she remains grateful to the directors who gave her a shot.
Melissa Barrera says she was canceled by Hollywood after speaking out about Gaza and criticizing Israel, losing her lead role in Scream 7 and being dropped by her agency. After a dark period with few offers, she staged a comeback on Broadway in Titanique and is building a production company, arguing that women and people of color face reprisals for speaking out. She credits a few allies, including Boots Riley, with helping restart her career and intends to assemble future projects with like-minded collaborators.
During the Scream 7 world premiere at Paramount Studios, protesters outside called for a boycott over Melissa Barrera's Israel-Hamas posts; Barrera seemingly acknowledged them with an Instagram Story reading 'I see you' (heart emoji). Kevin Williamson said protesters have the right to be heard, while Deadline notes Barrera was fired from the franchise in 2023 over her posts; Jenna Ortega exited earlier and Campbell returned, with Williamson directing. The protest highlighted concerns about silencing pro-Palestinian voices in the industry and Gaza's ongoing conflict.
Protesters gathered outside the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles during the Scream 7 premiere to voice support for Palestine and call for a boycott of Paramount+, about 25 demonstrators with flags, drums and bullhorns; the controversy stems from Melissa Barrera's anti-Israel posts that led Spyglass to drop her from the franchise, prompting Jenna Ortega to exit the project and director Christopher Landon to step away amid threats, with a script rewrite and Neve Campbell stepping in as Sidney Prescott; the film, directed in part by Kevin Williamson, follows Prescott's move to Woodsboro only for Ghostface to return, reuniting the original cast with new additions. The premiere still took place Friday with Campbell, Cox, Arquette, Lillard, and others in attendance.
At the Scream 7 world premiere, Kevin Williamson says protesters have the right to be heard amid a boycott tied to Melissa Barrera’s 2023 firing; Deadline frames the scene around a Free Palestine protest outside Paramount, Williamson’s return to direct, and the film’s star-studded cast including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and others.
Kevin Williamson acknowledged and defended the pro-Palestine protesters marching outside the Scream 7 LA premiere, saying people in America have a right to protest. The demonstration, organized by groups including Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, referenced Melissa Barrera’s past Palestine comments and firing from the film. Spyglass Media condemned antisemitism and urged audiences to consider the campaign, while Scream 7 is set to release on February 27.
Pro-Palestine activists gathered outside Paramount Studios during the Scream 7 LA premiere, calling for a boycott of Paramount+ and criticizing the studio for firing Melissa Barrera after her support for Palestinians. The protest, led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, occurred as Barrera’s departure and other cast/crew changes unfolded, with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding among those attached to the film, which is still slated to release February 27, 2026.
Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 over Gaza-comments that production called anti-Semitic, prompting a full rewrite managed by Spyglass with Kevin Williamson directing/co-writing at a cost of about $500,000. Neve Campbell was lured back for $7 million (Courteney Cox earned $2 million) against a roughly $45 million budget, helping set the stage for what may be the franchise’s biggest opening despite multiple director changes and cast shakeups.
Odessa A’zion pulled out of Sean Durkin’s Deep Cuts after online backlash over portraying Zoe Gutierrez, a Mexican and Jewish character, noting she hadn’t read the book and wouldn’t take a role she couldn’t confidently represent; the backlash intensified after a post from Melissa Barrera in support of Latinos getting Latino roles. Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey remain to lead the adaptation, and as of now no replacement has been announced.
Melissa Barrera discusses her role as Michelle in 'The Copenhagen Test,' highlighting the challenges of letting go of control over her character's development, her enjoyment of action scenes, and her gratitude for ongoing fan support following her departure from the 'Scream' franchise.
Simu Liu discusses his new Peacock series 'The Copenhagen Test,' highlighting its themes of surveillance, cultural identity, and his role as an immigrant. He shares behind-the-scenes insights, including his chemistry with co-star Melissa Barrera, their action scenes, and the show's layered romantic and spy elements, expressing hope for a second season.
Melissa Barrera stars in the espionage thriller 'The Copenhagen Test' on Peacock, marking her return to TV with a role that involves intense stunt work and complex character development, emphasizing representation and meaningful storytelling.
The article discusses the upcoming film Scream 7, highlighting the return of Neve Campbell and the absence of Melissa Barrera, who was fired due to her pro-Palestinian posts, leading to cast and director changes. The film is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
Melissa Barrera is set to star alongside John Travolta in the survival thriller 'Black Tides,' which is currently filming in Spain. The movie follows a family caught in a fight for survival after their sailboat is attacked by rogue orcas. The cast also includes Ella Bleu Travolta and Álvaro Mel, with the film directed by Renny Harlin.