Director Christopher Landon couldn’t stand the hate after Melissa Barrera‘s dismissal and resigned from Scream 7. It was through his social networks that the filmmaker announced his decision, highlighting that it is something that will sadden some, and disappoint others.
“I guess now is a good time to announce that I formally left Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others,” he wrote.
Likewise, Landon opened up and confessed that the job he had dreamed of so much had turned into a nightmare. However, with everything and deep sadness, he is determined to continue on other projects.
“It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart broke for everyone involved. All. But it’s time to move on. I have nothing,” he added.
The Dismissal of Melissa Barrera, From Scream 7
Through several stories on social networks, Melissa Barrera spoke out in favor of Palestine, denouncing that the media “tries to make them invisible.”
“I have been actively searching for videos and information on the Palestinian side for the past two weeks, following accounts, etc. Because? Because the Western media only shows the other side. Why they do that, I’ll let you figure out for yourself. Usually the social media algorithm gets the gist. Well… My discovery page on IG will ONLY show me videos that show and talk about the Israeli side. Censorship is very real. The Palestinians know this, they know that the world has been trying to make them invisible for decades,” she noted.
In another, the actress highlighted her coming from a country that was also colonized and expressed her support against genocidal activities.
“I also come from a colonized country. Palestine will be free. They tried to bury us, but they don’t know we are seeds,” she wrote in an Instagram story.
Although the only thing that the Mexican woman who was triumphing in Hollywood was looking for was to raise awareness in society, in search of peace, her position on this armed conflict was not at all to the liking of the producer of Scream 7.
What Did Melissa Barrera Say About Her Being Fired From Scream 7?
During the controversy over her dismissal from her saga, Melissa Barrera shared an image on social networks where she assures that she prefers not to be part of the film rather than silence her voice.
“At the end of the day, I prefer to be excluded for who I include, than to be included for who I exclude,” she wrote.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva.
