Melissa Barrera Exit from Scream VII: Melissa Barrera finds herself addressing the aftermath of her departure from “Scream VII.”
A recent standout in the slasher franchise, Barrera was anticipated to return for the next installment. However, her involvement was severed due to prior social media posts regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, deemed antisemitic by the film’s studio, Spyglass.
A Spyglass spokesperson, approached on Thursday, pointed to a definitive stance against antisemitism and hate speech. Their statement emphasized zero tolerance for false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, or Holocaust distortion.
It sought additional comments from Barrera’s representatives, but no response has been received as of now.
Barrera took to Instagram on Wednesday to address her exit from the “Scream” series. In her statement, she passionately condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia, expressing her commitment to raising awareness about vital issues. As a Latina and proud Mexicana, she acknowledged the responsibility that comes with her platform.
Asserting that every individual deserves equal human rights, dignity, and freedom, Barrera separated people from their leadership, advocating for critical examination of governing bodies. Her statement concluded with a plea for peace and an unwavering commitment to speak out for those in need.
Instagram stories expire after 24 hours. Melissa Barrera played the role of Sam Carpenter in both “Scream” (2022) and its recent installment, “Scream VI.”
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