News culture To compensate for the departure of Jenna Ortega, the Scream saga is calling back its biggest star. She laid out her conditions for return
The departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera from the Scream saga after a dispute with Spyglass Media Group did not go unnoticed in Hollywood. To make up for these losses, the company recalled THE star of the first five films. His conditions for a return are not without consequences for Scream 7 and the future of the film series.
Jenna Ortega has left Scream 7
The Scream saga has seen renewed interest since the release of the “reboot” in 2022, particularly thanks to the introduction of two sisters, played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. To the delight of horror film fans, the two actresses injected (and shed) fresh blood. Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023) have reignited the flame of passion for Ghostface and his iconic white mask. But here it is… Scream 7 is being made without Melissa Barrera and without Jenna Ortega.
The first thanked Spyglass Media Group following her comments on social networks in support of the Palestinian people. Given the forced departure of Melissa Barrera Jenna Ortega, who is very close to the actress, slammed the studio door, leaving Scream 7 without a heroine. The producers therefore called on THE star of the franchise to take up the torch. However, she had explained it diversity
The return of Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell is back to save Scream 7 from extinction. It has to be said that the film got off to a very bad start with the departure of its two stars as well as its director Christopher Landon. However, Spyglass Media Group quickly found someone to replace him on short notice, and it’s not just anyone. The director’s hat for the seventh part of the Scream series is now worn by none other than the screenwriter of Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4.
Back to Neve Campbell: The American actress made the good news official on her account Instagram on March 12, 2024. We see the front page of the Scream 7 script, a screenplay by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, accompanied by text. On the post we can read in particular:
I am very excited to announce this news! Sidney Prescott returns! For many years I thought it would be great to make one of these films with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now the time has come: Kevin Williamson will direct “Scream 7”! -Neve Campbell