Trending Now - Melissa Barrera Slams 'scream 7' Cast as Scabs After Firing

WHO:

NY Post - Melissa Barrera was fired from the film "Scream 7."

Gizmodo - Barrera was set to star in the horror sequel.

Gizmodo - The film's production company is Spyglass.

Gizmodo - Neve Campbell was paid a reported $7 million to return to the franchise.

WHAT:

NY Post - Barrera was axed from the film for comments she made about the Israel-Hamas war.

Screen Rant - Barrera stated that Paramount "lied" about the box office performance of "Scream 7."

Gizmodo - Barrera referred to the returning cast members as "scabs."

Gizmodo - "Scream 7" became the franchise’s highest-grossing installment yet (not adjusted for inflation).

WHERE:

Gizmodo - Barrera spoke about her feelings regarding the film in an interview with Variety.

WHEN:

Gizmodo - Barrera was asked about her feelings regarding the cast returning after her firing during an interview.

WHY:

Screen Rant - Barrera was fired for advocating for Palestine in social media posts.

Gizmodo - Spyglass deemed Barrera's comments about the war in Gaza as anti-Semitic.

HOW:

Gizmodo - After Barrera was fired, the film’s director left, and a new director was brought on.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Melissa Barrera has been fired from the upcoming film "Scream 7," where she was set to star, due to comments she made regarding the Israel-Hamas war, which Spyglass deemed anti-Semitic. Following her departure, the film's director also left the project, prompting the hiring of a new director. In related news, Neve Campbell was reportedly paid $7 million to return to the franchise, which has now become its highest-grossing installment yet.