Mason Gooding expects Scream 7 to happen despite the exits of co-stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.
The latest installment in the slasher franchise has been hit by development trouble with Barrera being fired due to her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict and Ortega departing due to scheduling conflicts with her Netflix series, “Wednesday.”
Director Christopher Landon also exited last year after the “dream job turned into a nightmare,” but Gooding — who portrays Chad Meeks-Martin in the franchise — expects the film to be made as long as it is financially viable.
“If it could make money, I guarantee you, they’ll make it. It’s one of those things where you wait to hear from the people that make the big decisions,” the star told Variety.
“It’s all about keeping up with what feels like … the best movie for the fans. Scream doesn’t exist without the people who enjoy it … If people want it, they will certainly try their best to see it happen,” he added.
Despite the turmoil surrounding the latest movie, Gooding is glad that he has been able to make friends while working on the films.
“The fact that we got to stay a family beyond the work is the most important thing to me. It never felt like we lost that,” he said.
Landon announced his departure from Scream 7 last December and confessed that he was ready to “move on” from the project.
“I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago,” the filmmaker said in a post on X.
“This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on,” Landon added.
