Jenna Ortega says she left ‘Scream VII’ because the production was ‘falling apart’

Christopher Landon Says ‘Scream 7’ Controversy Led to Death Threats, FBI Involvement

"The hate and abuse really spoiled it for me," Landon said of deciding to exit the film after the backlash he received amid Melissa Barrera's firing by studio Spyglass.

Jenna Ortega confirms real reason she dropped out of Scream 7

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has finally confirmed the real reason that she dropped out of Scream 7 after leading the previous two films in the slasher franchise. Jenna Ortega first appeared as Tara Carpenter in 2022’s soft-reboot of the iconic film series, Scream, alongside Melissa Barrera as her stepsister Sam. The duo returned for Scream VI a year later, continuing on the new series with Jasmin Savoy Brown (Yellowjackets), Mason Gooding and th…

Why Christopher Landon Really Left Scream VII—Then Got His “Best Revenge” by Making Drop

The writer-director opens up about everything from quitting the ‘Scream’ franchise (“People were threatening to kill me and my family”) to helming his buzzy new movie and exiting a planned ‘Arachnophobia’ remake due to creative differences.

Jenna Ortega says she left ‘Scream VII’ because the production was ‘falling apart’

Jenna Ortega has finally spoken up about her departure from “Scream VII.” In a recent interview with The Cut, the “Death of a Unicorn” star admitted that her decision to leave the slasher franchise “had nothing to do with pay or scheduling. The Melissa stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart.”

The Real Reason Jenna Ortega Left 'Scream 7': Here's What She Says

Jenna Ortega is setting the record straight about her exit from the Scream franchise, addressing initial reports about pay and scheduling conflicts. Ortega, 22, played Tara Carpenter in 2022’s Scream and Scream VI. In an interview with The Cut, she revealed that her decision to opt out of Scream VII in November 2023 was more about the issues surrounding her co-star Melissa Barrera than her shooting schedule. Ortega’s exit from Scream 7 was about…

The controversial dismissal of Melissa Barrera after her defense of Palestine caused an earthquake in the film industry, but the seventh installment has continued with the return of Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Matthew Lillard.