Melissa Barrera Reflects on 'Scream 7' Firing and Finding Peace

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Actress Melissa Barrera speaks out after being fired from "Scream 7" due to her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing that she is "at peace" and that her comments came from a place of love and humanity. Barrera's firing was confirmed by Spyglass Media Group, citing zero tolerance for hate speech. Her co-star Jenna Ortega will also not be returning for the sequel, and the film's original director, Christopher Landon, has exited the project. The future of "Scream 7" remains uncertain as no new director or stars have been confirmed.
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