Christopher Landon has announced his resignation from directing ‘Scream VII‘ with a heartbreaking statement. He revealed that he stepped down seven weeks ago, coinciding with the termination of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega‘s exit from the film.
In a statement on Twitter (X), Landon wrote, “I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on. I have nothing. Landon added, “There is more to add to the conversation than I hope Wes’ legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing, and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow.”
On November 21, 2023, it was reported that Spyglass Media Group had fired actor Barrera from the seventh Scream movie due to social media posts characterized as antisemitic. Also, a day later, it was announced that fellow star Ortega would not be returning to the film.
Barrera was fired in October due to her outspoken stance during the Israel-Hamas war, while Ortega decided to leave before the summer SAG-AFTRA strike, with the news becoming public last month.
Landon initially posted a statement on X, which was later removed. The statement read, “This is my statement: ? Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.”
The filming for ‘Scream VII’ was supposed to occur in the first quarter of 2024 in Montreal, Canada, with a wrap-up date around April 19th, 2024. The film’s working title is “Blackbird” and will be set in New York. Due to the current situation, the filming may delayed and the studio needs to find a new director.
‘Scream VII’ is produced by Paramount Pictures, Radio Silence Productions, and Spyglass.
‘Scream VII’ release date is TBA.
