Coverage dated November 20, 2023 to November 22, 2023

'Scream 7' Loses Two Stars: Jenna Ortega Departs Following Melissa Barrera Firing

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While there was speculation about the decision being linked to her colleague's firing, different outlets reported that is not the reason

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Avclub
Melissa Barrera reportedly fired from Scream VII (opens Avclub)
Published Nov 20, 2023
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Barrera had become the series' new co-lead alongside Jenna Ortega since the 2022 reboot
AL.com
Jenna Ortega quits ‘Scream 7′ due to ‘Wednesday’ schedule, not Melissa Barrera firing (opens AL.com)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Barrera was fired from “Scream 7″ on Tuesday due to her social media posts supporting Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Deadline
Jenna Ortega Not Returning For ‘Scream 7’ Due To ‘Wednesday’ Shooting Schedule – The Dish (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Ortega, who was a lynchpin draw in getting Scream VI to the horror franchise’s best opening grosses ever at $44.4M stateside, $67M global, isn’t expected to return for …
Gizmodo
Jenna Ortega Leaves Scream Franchise After Melissa Barrera Firing (opens Gizmodo)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Without leads, the future of Scream VII hangs in the balance.
Avclub
Jenna Ortega won't be in Scream VII either (opens Avclub)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Ortega’s exit comes one day after co-star Melissa Barrera was fired from the film
New York Post
Jenna Ortega drops out of ‘Scream 7’ — and it’s not about Melissa Barrera’s firing (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Her decision caused several fans to “Scream.”
Los Angeles Times
Actress Jenna Ortega will not return for 'Scream VII' (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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A day after fellow actress Melissa Barrera was fired from her role in the 'Scream' movie, Jenna Ortega discloses she won't be returning either.
Rolling Stone
Jenna Ortega Won't Return for 'Scream VII' and the Timing Is Raising Questions (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Jenna Ortega won’t come back for ‘Scream 7’ due to alleged scheduling conflicts, according to new reports a day after Melissa Barrera was fired.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jenna Ortega Drops Out of ‘Scream VII’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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The move comes one day after Spyglass fired Melissa Barrera from the project.
Variety
Jenna Ortega Exits ‘Scream 7’ Due to ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Schedule (opens Variety)
Published Nov 21, 2023
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Jenna Ortega has left 'Scream 7.' Her co-star Melissa Barrera was fired from the film after her social media posts about Israel.
Latin Times
'Scream 7' Loses Two Stars: Jenna Ortega Departs Following Melissa Barrera Firing (opens Latin Times)
Published Nov 22, 2023
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While there was speculation about the decision being linked to her colleague's firing, different outlets reported that is not the reason
CNN
Jenny Ortega drops out of ‘Scream VII’ due to reported schedule conflict with ‘Wednesday’ (opens CNN)
Published Nov 22, 2023
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Jenna Ortega is out of “Scream VII.”
Entertainment Weekly
Jenna Ortega wont' return for 'Scream VII' (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Nov 22, 2023
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Jenna Ortega has dropped out of 'Scream VII,' reportedly due to a scheduling conflict. News of her exit comes a day after costar Melissa Barrera was fired from the slasher sequel.

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