Skeet Ulrich says he cannot complete what he calls a “three-film arc” in the Scream franchise after co-star Melissa Barrera is fired from the series. Ulrich, who plays Billy Loomis in 1996’s Scream and later reprises the role in Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023), ties the storyline’s continuation to Barrera’s character and presence in the franchise.
Across the reports, Ulrich frames his inability to return as connected to the characters involved—he points to the absence of Barrera and also to Sam Loomis, portrayed by Barrera. In his comments, he suggests there is “no Billy Loomis” in the story without those elements, indicating the planned arc depended on how the franchise moved forward.
The outlets largely focus on the same points: Ulrich’s role as an original Ghostface, his character’s limited method of appearing in later films, and his claim that the firing changes the narrative structure he expected. While coverage varies slightly in wording and emphasis, all describe Ulrich explaining why his arc cannot proceed under the new casting circumstances.
