Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise in 2023, says she would reprise her role if the film rights “leave” Spyglass Media Group. Speaking during a recent interview tied to a JustWatch appearance, she indicates that her interest in returning remains, describing an enthusiasm for the franchise.
Both outlets report that Barrera frames the dispute as one with Spyglass rather than the “Scream” films themselves. She says her concern is with how the company handled accusations about her statements following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and she points to what she describes as a lack of apology from the company’s leadership. Deadline and Variety both note that Barrera previously said she was dismissed after supporting “Free Palestine,” and that she is willing to consider a return only under different rights ownership or leadership.
While neither article provides new details about any current “Scream” production plans, the interviews center on a conditional openness to return tied to ownership of the franchise.
