Melissa Barrera, known for her role in recent Scream movies, fired from Scream VII due to her social media posts regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Almost all of Melissa Barrera’s IG Stories about Palestine: A thread. pic.twitter.com/DjrbJWt6RQ
— Sam Carpenter TGS stands w/ Melissa Barrera (@OoXLR8oO) October 22, 2023
She voiced support for Palestine, calling it a "colonized country" and accused Israeli forces of "genocide & ethnic cleansing." The director, Christopher Landon, mentioned her firing was not his choice. Hollywood has seen other instances, like Susan Sarandon, facing consequences for supporting Palestine.
Melissa role was significant in the Scream series, with the last installment grossing over $100 million domestically. Her removal might affect the upcoming movie's production, given her anticipated reprisal. Melissa has featured in other notable films like "In the Heights" and TV series like "Keep Breathing."