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Scream Firing Halts Billy's Arc
Skeet Ulrich says Melissa Barrera's Scream firing killed Billy's 3-film arc.
In brief
Skeet Ulrich says Melissa Barrera's Scream firing killed Billy's 3-film arc. Skeet Ulrich states Melissa Barrera's removal from Scream halted Billy Loomis' planned three-film arc. Originally reported by AV Club.
Skeet Ulrich's statement
Skeet Ulrich says without Melissa Barrera and Sam Loomis there's no Billy Loomis.
“Without Melissa Barrera and Sam Loomis, there's no Billy Loomis”
Scream franchise status
The Scream franchise remains active but Skeet Ulrich won't return as Ghostface killer.
Melissa Barrera's role
Melissa Barrera played Billy's illegitimate daughter Sam Carpenter in Scream 2022.
Scream VI performance
Barrera returned for Scream VI with a franchise-best performance according to Phil Pirrello.
Barrera's firing
Spyglass Media fired Barrera in 2023 after pro-Palestinian social media statements.
Scream 7 casting
Scream 7 brings back Neve Campbell as Sidney but not Skeet Ulrich's Billy.
The main idea
Skeet Ulrich states Melissa Barrera's removal from Scream halted Billy Loomis' planned three-film arc.
