Jenna Ortega Explains Why She Left The “Scream” Franchise
Jenna Ortega won’t be a part of Scream 7 but it’s not because of pay or scheduling issues as initially reported. She opened up to The Cut it really had to do with her co-star Melissa Barrera getting fired from the franchise, and the departure of directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. “The Melissa stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart,” “If Scream VII wasn’t going to be with that team of directors and those people I fell in love with, then it didn’t seem like the right move for me in my career at the time.”
She’s instead choosing to prioritize original stories with new directors. The revamped Scream 7, set for a 2026 release, will feature original cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette.