Melissa Barrera, known for her role in the ‘Scream’ franchise, recently reunited with her former cast members, including Jenna Ortega, at the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s 17th Annual Evening Before Gala. This comes after Barrera’s departure from the upcoming ‘Scream’ movie following her vocal support of Palestine, leading to her firing from the horror franchise.
Key Takeaway
Melissa Barrera, who was let go from the ‘Scream’ franchise due to her public support of Palestine, found support from her former co-stars, including Jenna Ortega, at a recent industry event. Despite the controversy, Barrera remains committed to her advocacy, while the ‘Scream’ franchise faces challenges with the departure of key personnel.
Support from Former Co-Stars
Despite the controversy, Jenna Ortega stood by Barrera’s side at the event, demonstrating her support for the actress. Barrera’s firing from the 7th installment of ‘Scream’ was a result of her social media posts regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Despite the setback, her former co-stars, including Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liana Liberato, Tony Revolori, Skeet Ulrich, and Jack Quaid, showed their solidarity with Barrera at the gala, as depicted in the new Instagram posts shared by Barrera.
Continued Advocacy and Industry Response
Following her exit from the ‘Scream’ franchise, Barrera remained steadfast in her pro-Palestine stance, even during the holiday season. Additionally, the ‘Scream’ Empire faced further challenges as director Christopher Landon also departed from the new movie. Amidst these developments, Neve Campbell, known for her role as Sidney Prescott, hinted at a potential return to the franchise, emphasizing the importance of the cast and crew’s success.
