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Actress Melissa Barrera revealed in a recent interview about her talk with Jenna Ortega after getting axed from theScreamfranchise. The 33-year-old, who played Sam Carpenter in theScreamfilm, hinted she wouldn’t see any problems with returning to the horror series.

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This revelation throws a curveball into the ongoing drama behind the scenes filming ofScream 7, making fans can’t help thinking about what’s next for Barrera and the franchise. Barrera’s honesty also gives us a look into how complicated Hollywood casting is, it’s a reminder that showbiz isn’t generally essentially as captivating as it appears.

Melissa Barrera Shares Her Talk With Jenna Ortega Post-Firing

Melissa Barreraopens up about her talk with the 21-year-old after getting fired from theScreamseries. Barrera was recently cut from the followingScreamflick because of her social media posts supporting Gaza, marked as anti-Semitic by Spyglass Entertainment.

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In a recent interview, the artist took a stand in opposition to the circumstances.Spyglass Entertainment immediately supported their decisions, referring to her posts as“hate speech”.

Despite Barrera’s underlying brief reaction condemning hate, she dug deeper into the matter in her interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.She disclosed,

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“It’s definitely hard because I was in such a troubled state of mind, but I was very lucky. I had a lot of support from the people around me: my team and especially my publicists – they just carried me.”

Amid the debate, Neve Campbell’s return to the series forScreamVII sparked discussions. While some saw it as a betrayal, Barrera decided not to comment. Nonetheless, she referenced her discussion withJenna Ortega, another entertainer who left the franchise. Barrera shared,

Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega

“We’ve been talking for a while and I love her so much. She has been very supportive and we are sisters for life.”

“She’s a good person”: Melissa Barrera Seemingly Confirms Real Reason Behind Jenna Ortega’s Scream 7 Exit That Fans Suspected All Along

Contrasting her circumstances with different actors, Barrera highlighted disparities in consequences for expressing her opinions. She underlined the significance of her platform for those without a voice.

Now, promoting another horror film namedAbigail, Barrera remains uncertain about returning toScream, but the possibility lingers.

“She’s a good person”: Melissa Barrera Seemingly Confirms Real Reason Behind Jenna Ortega’s Scream 7 Exit That Fans Suspected All Along

Melissa Barrera Suggests Sam’s Return To TheScreamFranchise Remains Possible

Barrera is teasing fans with the chance of her character, Sam Carpenter, getting back into theScreamfranchise. After her takeoff fromScream 7,Barrera digs into the potential for Sam’s return in a future installment.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she discusses the complexities surrounding repeating her role.TheScreamseries saw success with its 2022 legacy sequel, where Sam and Tara Carpenter, played by Ortega, became the dominant focal points.

Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter

However, plans for a subsequent film hit obstacles, especially with Barrera’s dismissal in November. Barrera’s remarks in the interview shed light on the vulnerabilities surrounding Sam’s future in the franchise.

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While she doesn’t completely rule out the chance of a return, she hints at the complexity of the circumstances. She said,

“I’ve learned to never say never, but also a lot of things would have to happen for Sam to come back. For now, next page, next chapter, and then we’ll see what the future holds.”

However, she also suggests that numerous factors would have to adjust for Sam’s character to come back into the fold.

As fans enthusiastically anticipate any turns of events, Barrera’s hints add a layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga of theScreamfranchise, leaving fans curious about what’s next for their favorite characters.

Muskan Chaudhary

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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.

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