Jenna Ortega Reveals the Real Reason She Exited the “Scream” Franchise
Let’s untangle this web of screams, shall we? Jenna Ortega, the sparkling gem who dazzled us as Tara Carpenter in the “Scream” franchise, has finally spilled the tea on her departure from the series. In a recent tête-à-tête with The Cut, the 22-year-old starlet clarified that her exit was not simply a matter of paychecks and calendars clashing, as initially suggested. No, darling, it was much juicier than that! Ortega disclosed that the firing of her on-screen sister, Melissa Barrera, was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. With directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin also vacating the haunted set, Ortega felt the creative force behind the franchise was crumbling like a stale popcorn kernel.
Oh, how the plot thickens! Jenna expressed that if “Scream VII” was destined to lack the magic of the original directing duo, it simply wasn’t the right move for her career. “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 eloquently stated. Ortega’s departure comes amid the drama surrounding Barrera’s firing, which sparked outrage after the actress made a bold statement condemning the violence in Gaza. Spyglass Media, the production company, wasted no time in issuing a zero-tolerance statement regarding any form of hate speech, effectively cutting ties with Barrera.
But it doesn’t end there, folks! Ortega, the darling of the horror genre, is now focused on fresh narratives and innovative directors that don’t come with a side of legacy baggage. “I’m really trying to prioritize new directors and original stories,” she said, leaving fans curious about her next moves. Meanwhile, “Scream VII” is undergoing a complete overhaul, with franchise legends like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox returning, while fresh faces and past villains are also set to join the chaos.
As the franchise gears up for another round of thrills and chills, Ortega and Barrera maintain a strong bond, vowing to support each other through thick and thin. Their sisterly connection shines through the chaos, proving that even in the horror genre, friendship can prevail. So, while the future of “Scream” hangs in suspense, one thing is clear: Ortega is ready to carve her own path. Class dismissed; don’t let the popcorn burn while you wait for the next chapter!
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and ** The Cut, Variety
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