Matthew Lillard expresses shame at appearing in Scream 7 after actress fired for anti-Israel posts

Actor Matthew Lillard expressed shame for appearing in Scream 7, saying Melissa Barrera, fired for pro-Palestinian posts, is "on the right side of history." Lillard stated he felt "on the wrong side of history" for his involvement, and also referenced the backlash against Ed Sheeran after his opening act Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks. The comments were made during a Q&A in Austin, Texas.

American actor Matthew Lillard expressed shame for appearing in the film Scream 7 during a Q&A in Austin, Texas, following the firing of actress Melissa Barrera from the franchise. Barrera was dropped from Scream in 2023 after sharing pro-Palestinian Instagram posts that condemned Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza, including references to "concentration camp" and "genocide." Lillard stated that Barrera is "on the right side of history" and that he felt "on the wrong side of history" for his involvement in the movie. He also referenced the ongoing controversy surrounding musician Ed Sheeran, whose opening act Macklemore was dropped after pro-Palestinian remarks during a show. The article reports Lillard's comments without editorial framing, presenting his statements as direct quotes.