Fans of horror movies, particularly those who love the Scream franchise, have had a tumultuous past few months. Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise due to comments she made on social media regarding Gaza. Subsequently, Wednesday star and secondary franchise lead, Jenna Ortega, also left the project. Perhaps the final nail in the coffin for the sequel was when the newly announced Scream 7 director Christopher Landon stepped down, claiming that his dream job “turned into a nightmare.” This has left the production of the next film in limbo. While the fans are still coming to terms with the rebooted franchise's turnover, the In the Heights actress says she sees the high-profile firing as a "big awakening" in her personal journey.
AP News spoke to the actress on the red carpet for her independent film Your Monster's Sundance premiere. The 33-year-old actress can be seen, in a video posted on the outlet's official Instagram account, addressing her ousting from Scream VII. According to her, she is grateful for the past few months. In her own words:
