Jenna Ortega, a key factor in the success of Scream VI, is reportedly not expected to return for the upcoming Scream VII.
Despite the recent controversy surrounding Melissa Barrera’s dismissal from Spyglass Media, Ortega’s decision seems unrelated. Ortega and Barrera played sisters in the 2022 installment of the franchise.
Both Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera will officially be absent from ‘Scream 7.’ pic.twitter.com/cYOBEbzG8z
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According to Deadline, discussions about Ortega’s departure were underway before the actors’ strike. With no finalized script for Scream VII and Ortega committed to filming the second season of Netflix’s Wednesday in Ireland starting in April, scheduling conflicts appear to be a significant factor in her decision.
The Scream 7 franchise aims to cross the $1 billion global box office mark, currently standing at $911 million through six films. Despite uncertainties about the schedule, Ortega’s future in the industry seems promising following the success of Wednesday and her acclaimed performance as the title character.
Ortega, a Primetime Emmy nominee, received recognition for her role in Wednesday, earning a Comedy Series Actress nomination and a Golden Globe Comedy TV Actress nomination. The actress’s burgeoning career indicates a multitude of opportunities for her beyond the horror franchise.
As Spyglass has not provided additional comments, the details surrounding Ortega’s departure from Scream VII remain a topic of interest.
