LOS ANGELES – Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, cast members of the “Scream” franchise, recently reunited with their fellow actors at the MPTF’s 17th Annual Evening Before Gala. The gathering brought together the “Core 4” group, which also includes Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding. This quartet has been part of the franchise since the 2022 reboot, “Scream V,” and its subsequent installment, “Scream VI.”
The reunion was not only attended by Barrera and Ortega but also featured other cast members such as Liana Liberato, Tony Revolori, Jack Quaid, and Skeet Ulrich, who plays Barrera’s on-screen father and the character OG Ghostface. A video of the event was shared on social media.
However, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for Barrera and Ortega. Barrera was dropped from “Scream VII” after expressing her opinions on the Israel-Hamas conflict in a social media post. Spyglass Media accused her of making antisemitic statements and stated their zero tolerance for hate speech.
In response, Barrera took to social media to defend her stance and expressed her commitment to using her platform to raise awareness and advocate for peace and human rights. Ortega, who portrayed Barrera’s sister in the film, also faced issues as she backed out of “Scream VII” due to scheduling conflicts with her Netflix show “Wednesday.”
The drama surrounding the cast didn’t stop there. “Scream VII” director Christopher Landon announced that he had stepped down from his position, describing his experience as a dream job turned nightmare. Despite the disappointment, Landon expressed his love and support for everyone involved and emphasized that it was time for him to move on.
The “Scream” reunion provided fans with a glimpse of the cast coming together again, showcasing their camaraderie. The attendees shared their excitement on social media, generating buzz among fans.
In conclusion, the MPTF’s Annual Evening Before Gala brought together the “Scream” cast members for a reunion, including Barrera, Ortega, Brown, Gooding, Liberato, Revolori, Quaid, and Ulrich. Despite the controversy that led to Barrera and Ortega’s departure from “Scream VII,” the reunion showcased the strong bond among the cast members. The event allowed fans to catch a glimpse of their favorite actors reuniting and created anticipation for future projects within the franchise.