“Scream 7” surprises us both off and on screen, with a new director and the unexpected absence of key actresses, including Jenna Ortega. At Depor, we explore the mystery behind the departure of this talented actress who played a fundamental role in the revival of the iconic horror franchise.
On November 21, Variety dropped the first bombshell: Melisa Barrera, known for playing Sam Carpenter in the previous two “Scream” installments, was reportedly fired due to Instagram posts related to the Hamas-Israel conflict. The behind-the-scenes drama didn’t stop there.
One day later, deadline He surprised us with the news that Barrera would not be the only notable absence in the main cast. Jenna Ortega, who plays Tara Carpenter, Sam’s half-sister in the film, will also say goodbye to the franchise. What exactly happened for another key actress to be excluded?
WHY WON’T JENNA ORTEGA BE IN “SCREAM 7″?
Contrary to what we might think, Ortega’s departure is not linked to political controversies. According to the same Deadline report, the real reason behind his departure is due to scheduling conflicts with season 2 of his hit Netflix series, “Wednesday.”
It turns out that the second part of this series, directed by the great Tim Burton, will begin production this spring in Ireland, creating an impossible intersection for Ortega, who was also part of the cast of “Scream 7.”
This clash of agendas intensified because the production of “Scream 7” experienced delays due to the actors and screenwriters strike in Hollywood, which lasted until November 9, 2023.
So, in the end, the story is more like a clash of dates than a hallway drama. We can’t wait to see how these series develop with so much talent involved.
“SCREAM 7” ALSO REPLACED THE DIRECTORS
It seems that the original directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet, have also passed the baton, and now there is a new sheriff in town.
Since the relaunch of the franchise, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillet were the brains behind regaining fan interest. However, the turn came in August 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter dropped the bomb: the new boss in the project would be none other than Christopher Landon.
This filmmaker is not a newcomer to the scene, he has already delighted us with films like “We Have a Ghost”, “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” and “Paranormal Activity 2”.
So, it seems that “Scream” not only brings us scares on screen, it also gives us surprising twists behind the scenes!