TMDb/Scream 7 TV Scream 7's premiere addresses the cast exits & protests. Director Kevin Williamson on the loss of Barrera & Ortega, and Neve Campbell's return. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Scream 7 brings back many familiar faces from the iconic 1996 horror classic, but the absence of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega remains a prominent topic among fans and critics alike. At the film's Hollywood premiere on Wednesday, director Kevin Williamson and actor Mason Gooding openly addressed the notable exits of the two actresses who had become key parts of the franchise's recent chapters.