Overview
- Melissa Barrera, in a Variety interview published Wednesday, called actors who returned for Scream 7 "scabs" and labeled the sequel "nostalgia-bait."
- She used a strike term to fault their loyalty even though no labor strike was underway, saying those colleagues "have to live with that."
- Barrera also claimed the studio lied about the film’s earnings, while official box-office reporting lists more than $200 million worldwide as a franchise best.
- Her comments follow Spyglass firing her in November 2023 over Gaza-related posts it labeled antisemitic, a move that triggered a director exit, Jenna Ortega’s departure, and a pivot that brought back Neve Campbell and original architect Kevin Williamson.
- Barrera says the fallout cost her representation and work for months, yet she now performs on Broadway and still meets fans bringing Scream items to the stage door.