Jenna Ortega gives the real reason for her departure from the Scream saga
No, it was not a story of salary or agenda …
In November 2023, we learned that Jenna Ortega abandoned Scream 7 After playing Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream 6 (2023). Officially, it was a calendar problem that forced the star of Wednesday to leave the horrific franchise.
In an interview with The Cut (via Variety), the actress gave the real reason for her departure. And yes, as it was suspected, it was well linked to that of Melissa Barrerawho had just been fired from the saga because of his speech on social networks concerning Israel and Palestine.
“”It had nothing to do with salary or agenda. There was the business with Melissa, and it was as if everything collapsed. If Scream 7 was not done with this team of directors and the people I fell in love, then it was no longer the direction I wanted to take for myself or my career at that time.“”
Jenna Ortega’s words are not very surprising, but at least they have the merit of clarifying things. The departure of the two actresses marked a turning point for Screamand director Christopher Landon, who was to stage the next film, also slammed the door a few weeks later by dropping on social networks: “It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. It breaks my heart for all the people involved. All. But it’s time to move on.“”
Scream 7 has since left before with a new director, Kevin Williamson (screenwriter of Scream,, Scream 2 And Scream 4), and the return of Neve Campbell, a historic figure of the franchise which finally had the cachet which it demanded …
