Director Christopher Landon Says He Left SCREAM 7 Due to Aggressive Death Threats

Christopher Landon announced he has officially exited as the director of Scream 7. In a statement on social media (Twitter/X), he described the project, once a "dream job," as having turned into a "nightmare."

His departure follows significant turmoil for the film's production:

1. Lead actress Melissa Barrera was fired by Spyglass Media Group due to social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which the studio deemed antisemitic.
2. Shortly after, co-star Jenna Ortega also exited the project, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts with Wednesday season 2, though the timing raised speculation.

Landon had previously posted and deleted a message expressing his disappointment over Barrera's firing ("Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.").

In his exit announcement, Landon expressed heartbreak for everyone involved but stated it was time to move on. He wished the cast, crew, and the Scream franchise well. The article highlights that his departure leaves the future of Scream 7 uncertain amidst the controversy and loss of its director and lead stars.

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