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Matthew Lillard Says He Feels Ashamed for Acting in Scream 7 After Melissa Barrera's Firing

The actor states he is on the wrong side of history following the dismissal of his co-star from the franchise.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 16 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. Matthew Lillard Says ‘I Feel Ashamed’ for Acting in ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera Got Fired: ‘I Blew That. I’m on the Wrong Side of History’ Variety ·
  2. Matthew Lillard Is “Embarrassed” About Returning To ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera Firing: “I Feel Shame About That” Deadline

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  • Matthew Lillard
  • Melissa Barrera
  • Scream 7