Jenna Ortega will not appear in the seventh episode of the horror series Scream, a scheduling clash with filming the second season of Wednesday preventing her participation. Deadline reports that the change was noted early, even before the recent strike action by the U.S. actors union began affecting productions. The production team has not finished finalizing the new Scream series script, and Ortega is expected to shift her focus to the Addams Family tale when the project resumes in April. (Deadline)
insiders say the departure is unrelated to any decisions about Melissa Barrera’s status on the project. The studio has denied rumors tying Ortega’s exit to Barrera’s situation and has emphasized that personnel choices on the show remain separate from these broader conversations. The situation highlighted the tight schedules and overlapping commitments common in high-profile genre productions. (Deadline)
Separately, a public figure known as Yıldız voiced remarks about the situation in a way that drew strong reactions. The comments described conditions faced by residents in the Gaza Strip with language that many found provocative and charged, portraying the civilian hardship in stark terms. The remarks touched on themes of confinement and deprivation, and drew scrutiny from several observers who call for careful, responsible dialogue in public discourse. (Public Statements Repository)
Spyglass Media Group, the studio behind the project, made clear its position on Barrera’s status. The company stated a firm stance against anti-Semitism and any calls for hatred, underscoring a commitment to maintaining respectful conduct on set and in public communications. This clarification came as part of ongoing conversations about cast, crew, and how off-screen actions influence on-screen decisions. (Studio Statement)
In other notes from the industry, it was reported that actor Nicholas Hoult is slated to take on the lead villain role in the upcoming Superman-film project, signaling a fresh development in the broader DC universe roster and audience expectations for the reimagined hero tale. (Industry Briefing)