Actress Melissa Barrera has been dropped from the upcoming new Scream film after reportedly sharing social media posts which criticised Israel in its battle towards Hamas in Gaza.

The Mexican star was within the forged for Scream 7 however has now been fired by the manufacturing firm Spyglass, based on Variety journal.

A spokesperson for Spyglass stated the posts have been seen as antisemitic.

They instructed Variety: "Spyglass' stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech."

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The actress has posted repeatedly on Instagram about the battle, and the journal reported she shared a put up that accused Israel of "genocide and ethnic cleansing".

The 33-year-old has starred within the two most up-to-date movies within the hit homicide thriller and slasher franchise - Scream - launched in 2022 - and Scream VI, which got here out earlier this yr. She performed Sam Carpenter in each films.

Scream 7 is because of be directed by Christopher Landon who reportedly commented on Barrera's exit in a put up on X that has since been deleted.

According to Variety, he wrote: "Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make."

It is just not recognized when the brand new film will likely be launched.

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Meanwhile, Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, 77, has additionally been dropped by a Hollywood firm over feedback concerning the Israel-Hamas battle.

Sarandon, a political activist recognized for her left-wing views, was dropped by the United Talent Agency after she made remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York on 17 November, based on a spokesperson for the agency.

She was criticised after she stated on the occasion that people who find themselves "afraid of being Jewish at this time" are "getting a taste of what it feels like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence".

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The US star has been nominated for Oscars 5 instances and received one of the best actress award in 1996 for her efficiency in Dead Man Walking.

She can also be recognized for her roles in Thelma & Louise, The Client and Bull Durham.

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