"They Have The Right To Be Heard"
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Scream 7, premiering Friday, faces a fan-led boycott following the firing of Melissa Barrera over her social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict, which led to accusations of antisemitism and hate speech by Spyglass.
- Director Kevin Williamson expressed support for the protesters' right to free speech during the film's world premiere, emphasizing the importance of being heard in America.
- Barrera's firing triggered a series of departures from the franchise, including Jenna Ortega and director Christopher Landon, who cited safety concerns due to threats.
- Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7 after previously skipping Scream VI due to pay disputes, with the film focusing on Sidney protecting her family from a new Ghost
