In a recent interview, Jenna Ortega revealed her reasons for exiting the 'Scream' franchise. Initially thought to be due to financial and scheduling conflicts, Ortega clarified that her departure was linked to the firing of her co-star Melissa Barrera and the absence of beloved directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin for the upcoming 'Scream VII.' Ortega expressed her desire to move away from well-established franchises and focus on original scripts, aiming to work with new directors and prioritize fresh, innovative stories in her career.
Ortega clarified that her departure from the 'Scream' franchise was due to the firing of her onscreen sister, Melissa Barrera, not pay or scheduling issues.
She expressed that since the directors she loved were not returning for 'Scream VII', it didn't feel like the right career move for her.
Ortega emphasized her desire to prioritize new projects with original scripts over established franchises, viewing them as more creatively exciting.
The instability surrounding 'Scream VII' grew when directors Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin left to work on another film, leading to further project deterioration.
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