Matthew Lillard Feels Ashamed for Not Backing Out of 'Scream 7' After Melissa Barrera Firing

Matthew Lillard I Feel Bad About Going Back to 'Scream 7' ... After Melissa Was Fired Published September 16, 2026 6:18 PM PDT Matthew Lillard says he "blew it" by going back to "Scream 7" after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise for her pro-Palestine stance. During a Q&A for a "Scream" 30th anniversary screening, Lillard was asked about speaking out about politics as a celebrity. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. The actor admitted that some things are easy for him -- like advocating for trans people and the LGBTQ community, as a father of queer kids. But the actor admits he's "embarrassed" about returning to the 'Scream' series after Melissa was sacked. He told the crowd ... "I feel bad about that. I feel shame about that. Because in that moment I was so excited to go back." Lillard continued ... "I didn't really think about Melissa and the journey. And I didn't say no." Waiting for your permission to load the Twitter Tweet. He noted earlier that Barrera was on "the right side of history" for speaking out ... and lamented that the world didn't have her back the way people have Macklemore's after he was similarly booted from Ed Sheeran's tour. Related articles Macklemore Ed Sheeran Matthew Lillard Melissa Barrera Scream Movies Israel-Palestine Politics