'Scream 7' Undergoes Creative Reboot and Casting Shake-Up

The upcoming film "Scream 7" faces creative challenges as two stars, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, exit the project. Barrera was fired due to alleged antisemitic social media messages, while Ortega had scheduling conflicts. The film's director, Christopher Landon, expressed disappointment over Barrera's departure. Plans for the sequel were already being retooled before Barrera's exit, and now the writers will work on a fresh draft. Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox may return, and Patrick Dempsey is a potential addition, but no negotiations have taken place. The film is still aiming for a 2025 release.