# Matthew Lillard regrets 'Scream 7' role after Melissa Barrera fired

> Matthew Lillard admits feeling ashamed for starring in 'Scream 7' after Melissa Barrera was fired for Gaza comments
- Title: Matthew Lillard regrets 'Scream 7' role after Melissa Barrera…
- Summary: Matthew Lillard admits feeling ashamed for starring in 'Scream 7' after Melissa Barrera was fired for Gaza comments Matthew Lillard expressed regret over his…
- Keywords: matthew lillard, melissa barrera, scream 7, gaza war, israel, social media, film, wes craven, scream franchise, theater, entertainment, culture
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/matthew-lillard-regrets-scream-7-melissa-barrera-fired-palestine-1236864541
- Author: Zack Sharf
- Published: 2026-09-16T21:34:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matthew lillard, melissa barrera, scream 7, gaza war, israel, social media, film, wes craven, scream franchise, theater, entertainment, culture
## Matthew Lillard's regret
Matthew Lillard says he feels ashamed for starring in 'Scream 7' after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise

> I feel ashamed for acting in Scream seven. I blew that. I'm on the wrong side of history
## Melissa Barrera's firing
Melissa Barrera was removed from the franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the Gaza war
## Scream 7's success
Scream seven became the highest-grossing entry in the franchise with $214 million worldwide
## Lillard's past role
Lillard reprised his role as Stu Macher in the original 1996 'Scream' film
## Lillard's past comments
Lillard previously made headlines for saying 'fuck ICE' at a 'Scream' screening
## Key takeaway

Matthew Lillard expressed regret over his role in 'Scream 7' following Melissa Barrera's firing due to social media posts criticizing Israel during the Gaza war