Barrera was fired from 'Scream 7' last year for a social media post in support of Palestine Melissa Barrera has opened up about Neve Campbell’s return to the Scream franchise – see what she had to say below. READ MORE: ‘Scream VI’ review: a nightmarish thrill ride through The City That Never Sleeps Barrera, who led Scream V and VI , was fired from Scream 7 last year after posting on Instagram in support of Palestine . At the time, Campbell – who had appeared in the first five Scream films – had distanced herself from the franchise after missing last year’s Scream VI due to “pay discrepancies”.
Following Barrera’s firing, Campbell was then offered the lead role once again and agreed to return after “the studio heard me when I talked about pay discrepancy and when I talked about [ Scream VI negotiations] not feeling respectful”. MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 8: Actress Melissa Barrera is seen at the “Abigail” special screening at Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami on April 8, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images) Now, Barrera has spoken about her relationship with Campbell and about the latter’s return to the Scream franchise.
In an interview with Decider , Barrera said when asked if she’s spoken to Campbell: “No, we haven’t really spoken.” Barrera went on to say of Campbell’s decision to return: “I think everyone makes their choices, and what they think is best for them. I fully respect what people think that t.