Jenna Ortega is reportedly not returning for Scream 7. The news arrive on the heels of reports that Melissa Barrera was let go from the film for making controversial remarks about the Israel and Palestine conflict on social media. However, Ortega’s exit is reportedly because of the shooting schedule for her hit Netflix series Wednesday.
Via Deadline:
We understand that Ortega’s exit from the next Scream was discussed before the actors strike. A script for Scream VII is not ready yet, and the Primetime Emmy nominee has to head to Ireland in April to shoot the second season of Netflix’s Wednesday which will go into the summer. Additionally, Beetlejuice post SAG-AFTRA strike had a few extra days of shooting in order to meet its Labor Day 2024 theatrical release.
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(Via Deadline)
Source: https://uproxx.com/movies/jenna-ortega-scream-7/
