Jenna Ortega Not Returning To Scream 7, Melissa Barrera Effect?

Melissa Barrera - Jenna Ortega (Spyglass)

The day after Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7, the name Jenna Ortega was also said to have not joined the production of the film. Reportedly, the decision was made long before Barrera was removed from production.

Deadline reported that Jenna Ortega agreed not to play the character Tara Carpenter, which she played in the film Scream 2022 and Scream 6. The reason is related to Ortega's schedule and several projects being carried out.

When they found out that Melissa Barrera was issued, many fans asked Jenna Ortega to follow in Barrera's footsteps. As a result, when this news circulated, many voiced support for Ortega.

Jenna Ortega will start filming the second season of the Wednesday series in Ireland for release next year. In addition, he is also finishing filming the remaining Beeplejuice film after being stopped for several months.

The cessation of the shooting process for theitejuice film is related to the SAG-AFTRA strike which ended this month.

Melissa Barrera voiced her support for Palestine and questioned the disseminated information.

I also came from an colonized country. Palestine will be free. They tried to bury ourselves, but they didn't know," wrote Melissa Barrera.

Christopherploy is scheduled to direct the film Scream 7, sharing a tweet that has been deleted on X.

"This is my statement. Everything is bad. Stop screaming. This is not a decision I made", wroteAIL.

Previously, actress Neve Campbell also withdrew from the franchise due to conflicts over inappropriate wages.

"I feel the offer given to me doesn't match the value I brought to the franchise. It's a difficult decision," said Neve Campbell.