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Scream Star Matthew Lillard Regrets Returning to Franchise After Melissa Barrera's Firing

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By מיכל דאבי

First reported by Mako · 5 hours ago

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Actor Matthew Lillard expressed regret and shame for returning to "Scream 7" after actress Melissa Barrera was fired for her pro-Palestinian statements. Lillard stated he felt he was on the "wrong side of history" and that Barrera was "on the right side."

01Matthew Lillard regrets returning to "Scream 7" after Melissa Barrera's firing.
02Lillard stated he felt "ashamed" and on the "wrong side of history."
03Barrera was fired for pro-Palestinian posts deemed antisemitic by Spyglass.
04Lillard believes Barrera was "on the right side of history."
05Barrera's firing caused other cast and crew departures from "Scream 7."

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