‘Scream 7’: Unveiling the Latest Scoop Post Jenna Ortega And Melissa Barrera's Exit

‘Scream 6’ achieved remarkable success, setting a new standard for the franchise with a $67 million box office debut. However, despite its triumph, the future of the franchise remains uncertain. The film introduced a new wave of talent, including Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.

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In November, Melissa was sacked from the cast of the movie due to comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Jenna's absence in the movie is attributed to her commitments for the set of ‘Wednesday’ Season 2. Now, fresh details have emerged regarding the ongoing drama surrounding the movie

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A release date for the movie is yet to be announced. With ongoing casting adjustments, the start of production remains uncertain. 

Following the success of 'Scream 6', there were high expectations for 'Scream 7' to bring back Jenna Ortega as Tara, Melissa Barrera as Sam, Mason Gooding as Chad, and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy.

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While Sidney Prescott remains a pivotal element in the 'Scream' universe, Neve's decision not to return did not fundamentally alter the storyline of 'Scream 6'.

“This was always the story we wanted to tell, which is really exciting we were able to do it,” said writer James Vanderbilt. The original killer, Stu, appeared to meet his demise in the first  ‘Scream movie’; stabbed and electrocuted when a television fell on his head. Yet, a legion of fans still holds onto the hope that Stu somehow survived and has been in hiding all this time.

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The current team remains ambiguous about Stu's fate. James Vanderbilt stated, "There’s no good answer, so I will never confirm or deny stuff like that," while producer William Sherak mentioned, "Anything’s possible."

Paul Neinstein added, "Characters can come in and out! There’s different ways to do it. It’s such a part of all of their lives. If Stu is still alive, it would be the ultimate twist, aligning with Scream 7's potential theme: the past can always come back to haunt you.

-Sushmita Sarkar