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Just days after her departure, Jenna Ortega announced she was also quitting Scream 7. Initially, multiple fans and media speculated that her exit was due to scheduling conflicts or creative differences, but Ortega later revealed that her departure was directly linked to Barrera’s firing. In a surprising admission, Ortega confessed she was manipulated by the studio, which only informed her of Barrera's exit after she'd already signed on. She expressed feeling disconnected from the “tight-knit community” that made the previous films meaningful.
This revelation sheds light on the opaque decision-making process within Hollywood studios, where key information can be withheld until it benefits the studio’s narrative or agenda.