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Why Matthew Lillard is ashamed to return to Scream 7, what did Melissa Barrera say? Full firing row explained
Matthew Lillard said that he feels “embarrassed” about reprising his role in Scream 7, saying Melissa Barrera was “on the right side of history.”
Matthew Lillard has opened up about his decision to return to Scream 7 this year following Melissa Barrera’s controversial dismissal in 2023. During a recent 30th anniversary screening of the original Scream, Lillard responded to a fan's question about the challenges actors face when speaking out on political issues.
Lillard said Barrera was “on the right side of history” and acknowledged he did not fully consider the implications of joining the sequel after her exit.
