Jenna Ortega has opened for the true reasons behind her departure from Scream Franchise.

Ortega portrayed Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream we (2023)and expected to surprise her role in Scream VIIscheduled for release in 2026.

However, she announced her exit in November 2023, shortly after Co-Star Melissa Barrera was dismissed from the project following her pro-Palestinian social media activity.

While you are talking to The cutOrtega confirmed that while Barrera’s exit was a factor, the departure of instructors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin who instructed both of his earlier Scream Movies, played a critical role in her decision.

According to Daily Mailshe said, “It had nothing to do with pay or planning. It was all falling,” while she added it without the original creative team, it didn’t really feel to continue with the franchise.

After Ortega and Barrera’s exits Christopher Landon also left the project.

The movie is now ready to be helped by original Scream Author Kevin Williamson, who works from a script by Guy Busick.

Barrera, who spoke earlier this year, praised Ortega for her support and said, “She would show up for me and I would show up for her no matter what” according to the publication.

Production to Scream VII Resumed in January, when Neve Campbell returned as Sidney Prescott along with an updated ensemble herd.