Jenna Ortega is one of the most up-and-coming young actors in Hollywood, but she's leaving behind one of her first big hits, as she will not be returning to star in Scream 7 after appearing in the previous two installments. Now, with Scream 7 having undergone big changes to both its cast and its behind-the-scenes production team, Ortega is opening up about why she departed the franchise – and according to her new interview with The Cut, it had "nothing to do with pay or scheduling."
Instead, Ortega's decision to depart the Scream franchise comes down to the departure of other actors and filmmakers from the production, leading to her feeling disconnected from the Scream franchise. It all started back in November 2023 when Ortega's Scream co-star Melissa Barrera was fired from the film due to pro-Palestine comments she made on social media. Meanwhile, directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin also exited the film, leaving Ortega feeling adrift.
