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Scream star admits shame over sequel return
Scream actor Matthew Lillard admits feeling ashamed for returning to franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired for anti-Israel comments.
In brief
Scream actor Matthew Lillard admits feeling ashamed for returning to franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired for anti-Israel comments. Scream actor Matthew Lillard says he feels ashamed for returning to the franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired over anti-Israel social media posts. Originally reported by Fox News.
Matthew Lillard's regret
Matthew Lillard says he feels ashamed for returning to Scream after Melissa Barrera was fired.
“I feel bad about that. I feel ashamed about that.”
Melissa Barrera's firing
Melissa Barrera was dropped from Scream after sharing anti-Israel social media posts.
“Gaza is currently being treated like a concentration camp”
Barrera's comments
Barrera called Israel's actions in Gaza genocide and ethnic cleansing.
“THIS IS GENOCIDE & ETHNIC CLEANSING”
Spyglass response
Spyglass said Barrera's comments were antisemitic and they removed her.
“We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate”
Lillard defends Barrera
Lillard says Barrera was right and the world didn't support her.
“She’s on the right side of history”
Scream 7 success
Scream 7 grossed $200 million globally, becoming franchise's highest-grossing film.
“Scream 7 crossed $200 million at the global box office”
Hollywood criticism
Hollywood editor says Lillard regrets his comments and questions his knowledge.
“Will he give all the money back?”
Here's the gist
Scream actor Matthew Lillard says he feels ashamed for returning to the franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired over anti-Israel social media posts.
