In a twist that caught many off guard, the much-anticipated Scream 7 project encounters a significant hurdle. Christopher Landon, the director, departs in the wake of surprising exits from lead actresses Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera.
This unforeseen upheaval has sent shockwaves through both fan communities and industry circles, prompting ponderings about the fate of the cherished horror franchise.
Director Christopher Landon Departs From The Upcoming Scream 7 Movie
The Scream franchise, known for its suspenseful twists, is facing some shakeups with director Christopher Landon officially bowing out of the much-anticipated Scream 7 project.
Landon spilled the beans on his departure in a candid post on X (Twitter), the social media turf formerly known as Twitter. He revealed,
“I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago.This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on.”
Landon took over from Radio Silence earlier this year, but his exit follows the controversial removal of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega from the film.
Despite the bumps, he expressed hope for the legacy of Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, the creators of the franchise, to shine. He said,
“I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”
Landon’s directorial track record includes hits like We Have a Ghost, Happy Death Day, Freaky, and Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. With Radio Silence at the helm for Scream 6, the franchise’s future seems to be navigating unpredictable terrain.
Now, it’s a wild ride for Scream 7, and everyone’s wondering why Ortega and Barrera made their grand exit.
Jenna Ortega And Melissa Barrera’s Unexpected Departure Shakes Scream 7
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In a real surprise move, Ortega and the 33-year-old bouncing from Scream 7 have given the whole production a jolt. Their sudden bail introduces a big question mark to the much-hyped horror flick.
The 21-year-old is stepping out of Scream 7 because she’s tied up shooting for Season 2 on Wednesday. This bombshell dropped a day after her co-star Barrera got the boot due to her Israel-Palestine social media posts.
Now, here’s the kicker: Ortega’s exit wasn’t because of Barrera’s firing. Nope, it was already in the works way before the SAG-AFTRA strike kicked off. While the shooting dates for Wednesday Season 2 are still up in the air, Ortega’s also got to wrap up filming for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2.
That got interrupted by the SAG-AFTRA strike and has a few more days left. Meanwhile, Barrera got the boot from Scream 7, all thanks to her social media posts backing Palestine in the Israel conflict. As per Variety, Spyglass Media Group, the brains behind Scream, made it loud and clear:
“We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion, or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”
As the news echoes through showbiz, guesses fly, and the movie’s plot takes an unexpected turn. The sudden exit of these leading ladies adds some extra mystery to the ongoing saga of Scream 7, keeping fans on their toes for what’s next.
