The Scream franchise has been in the news recently, and not for good reasons. Co-stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, who were set to appear in the upcoming Scream 7, are no longer involved in the project. Barrera was reportedly fired from the production by Spyglass, while Ortega's departure was announced earlier this week. A new report by Variety sheds light on the behind-the-scenes chaos surrounding the production.
According to sources, plans for the next Scream were already being retooled even before Barrera was fired. Ortega's departure required the creative team to make some alterations, but there were still hopes that she might be convinced to come back for a cameo. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the case. Another source disputes this claim, stating that Ortega was never in the mix for the new film.
James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, the writers of the previous two Scream installments, will now work on a fresh draft to present to filmmakers. While some set pieces and twists may be preserved, the movie will need to find new protagonists.
Variety's report also hinted at the possible inclusion of Neve Campbell and Patrick Dempsey in the upcoming film. However, the report makes it clear that neither actor has been in active negotiations up to this point. Dempsey hasn't appeared in the franchise since Scream 3, while Campbell was absent from Scream VI due to a salary dispute. All in all, it's been a tumultuous week for the Scream franchise, and fans are eagerly waiting for updates on the upcoming sequel.
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