Barrera's posts, which included a reference to Gaza being treated like a concentration camp, were seen as crossing the line.
Melissa Barrera was removed from 'Scream VII' due to her social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The actress's removal was not a planned storytelling choice, leaving the sequel without its leading lady.
This incident follows a trend of Hollywood celebrities speaking out about the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Susan Sarandon also being dropped by her talent agency, UTA, for her comments at a pro-Palestinian rally.
Actress Melissa Barrera, known for her roles in the 'Scream' sequels and 'In the Heights', has been removed from the upcoming 'Scream VII' due to her social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision was made by Spyglass Media, the franchise's producer, who stated they have zero tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech. Barrera's posts, which included a reference to Gaza being treated like a concentration camp, were seen as crossing the line.
The actress's removal was not a planned storytelling choice, leaving the sequel without its leading lady. This incident follows a trend of Hollywood celebrities speaking out about the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Susan Sarandon also being dropped by her talent agency, UTA, for her comments at a pro-Palestinian rally.
Barrera expressed a pro-Palestinian stance, calling for a ceasefire and describing the situation in Gaza as genocide and ethnic cleansing. The production firm behind the Scream franchise, Spyglass, has not commented on Barrera's removal.
This is not the first time a Hollywood figure has faced repercussions for their comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. CAA agent Maha Dakhil was demoted after controversial Instagram posts. The Israel-Hamas war has caused a divide within Hollywood, with some celebrities losing jobs and representation due to their comments on the conflict.
Scream VII director Christopher Landon stated that the decision to fire Barrera was not his.
This incident follows a trend of Hollywood celebrities speaking out about the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Susan Sarandon also being dropped by her talent agency, UTA, for her comments at a pro-Palestinian rally.
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Melissa called for a ceasefire in Gaza last month. Recently, she described Palestine as a 'colonized country' and alleged that Israeli forces were carrying out 'genocide & ethnic cleansing.'
Barrera's posts, which included a reference to Gaza being treated like a concentration camp, were seen as crossing the line.
The actress's removal was not a planned storytelling choice, leaving the sequel without its leading lady.
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The decision was made not due to the actress’ vocal online support for Palestine or for calling for a ceasefire (a position supported by 68% of Americans) amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, but due to Barrera posting social media content that stakeholders felt crossed the line into antisemitism.
The article does not provide any direct quotes or examples of the alleged hate speech.
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