"The Scream franchise has never shied away from the self-referential, from the very first film opening with Ghostface asking Drew Barrymore about her favorite scary movie, to the 2022 soft reboot that was all about soft reboots. In recent years, however, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson's iconic slasher series has been bogged down in controversy, and it's been bleeding stars in the process."
"Melissa Barrea, who starred in Scream VI, was fired from Scream 7 in the wake of her comments on Israel and Palestine, and then her co-star Jenna Ortega left the project, citing creative differences. Behind the camera, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who'd directed the last two Scream movies, were unavailable due to scheduling issues, so Christopher Landon was hired"
Scream 7 centers on Sidney Prescott, who now lives a quiet life with her daughter Tatum until Ghostface returns to haunt them. The trailer emphasizes Sidney's central role and includes classic franchise elements like Ghostface's commentary on pop culture. Several actors are absent after off-screen controversies and departures, including Melissa Barrea's firing and Jenna Ortega's exit. Directorial duties shifted multiple times, with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett unavailable, Christopher Landon briefly attached, and Kevin Williamson ultimately directing. The production strategy appears to reassemble as many legacy actors as possible while navigating recent upheaval.
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