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Melissa Barrera has stated she would reprise her role in the 'Scream' franchise only if the rights leave Spyglass Media Group. The actress, fired in 2023 over pro-Palestine social media posts, cited the company's refusal to apologize for labeling her antisemitic as the primary barrier to her return, despite expressing love for the films.
Matthew Lillard has publicly expressed shame and embarrassment regarding his participation in 'Scream 7,' citing the prior firing of co-star Melissa Barrera. During a Q&A at a 30th-anniversary screening of the original 'Scream' in Austin, Texas, Lillard admitted he was 'on the wrong side of history' for returning to the franchise after Barrera was dropped in 2023 for social media posts supporting Palestine. He stated that he was too excited to reprise his role as Stu Macher to consider the implications of Barrera's removal, calling the lack of industry support for her 'brutal.' While Lillard maintains he still enjoys being in the film, he acknowledges it may not have been the best decision. This marks the first instance of a 'Scream 7' star voicing regret over their involvement due to the controversy surrounding Barrera's exit.
Matthew Lillard has expressed public regret for reprising his role as Stu Macher in Scream 7, stating he feels ashamed for accepting the part after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise in 2023 for her pro-Palestinian social media posts. Speaking at a Q&A event, Lillard admitted he was 'embarrassed' and 'ashamed' that he did not stand with Barrera, calling her firing 'bullshit' and acknowledging that he was 'on the wrong side of history.' He noted that while he still enjoys being in the movie, he believes he should have refused the role to support Barrera. The comments come as Scream 7 faced protests at its premiere and mixed critical reception, despite being the highest-grossing entry in the franchise. Lillard’s remarks are the first from a Scream 7 cast member to explicitly voice regret over the film’s production in light of Barrera’s ousting.
Matthew Lillard has publicly expressed shame for returning to the Scream franchise for Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired for pro-Palestinian statements. Speaking at a 30th-anniversary screening of the original film, Lillard admitted he did not consider the implications of Barrera's dismissal when he accepted the role. He stated that he is on the 'wrong side of history' for participating in the production, which grossed $214 million but received poor reviews. Lillard defended Barrera, calling her firing 'bullshit' and noting that the industry failed to support her. This marks the first time a Scream 7 star has voiced regret over their involvement due to the controversy surrounding Barrera's exit.
The sequel to Josh Ruben’s 2025 horror romance Heart Eyes is set for a global theatrical release on February 11, 2028, with Paramount Pictures co-producing and co-financing Spyglass Media Group’s Heart Eyes 2. Ruben will write and direct; the story is by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy with Darcy Fowler co-writing, and Landon along with Divide/Conquer will produce. Olivia Holt is expected to reprise her role as Ally McCabe, continuing the Paramount/Spyglass collaboration after their Scream franchise success.
Actress Melissa Barrera opens up about being let go from the Scream franchise, expressing gratitude for the support she received and discussing her next project, Abigail. Despite the fallout, Barrera hasn't ruled out a return to the franchise in the future and is focused on using her platform for good while looking ahead to upcoming projects.
Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon has been dropped by United Talent Agency after making comments at a pro-Palestinian rally, while actress Melissa Barrera lost her role in the "Scream" movies after posting incendiary comments on Instagram about Israel's retaliation for the Hamas attacks. Both actresses faced criticism for their remarks, with the talent agencies citing a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech and antisemitism.