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Melissa Barrera Felt Like Her "Life Was Over" After Scream Firing
MovieWebStory by James Melzer
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Melissa Barrera reveals the career-crippling aftermath of her unexpected 'Scream' franchise axing, leaving her feeling like her 'life was over'.
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- Barrera was abruptly fired from the 'Scream' reboot by Spyglass, leaving her without any acting offers for 10 full months afterwards.
- The 'In the Heights' star says the shock of losing the high-profile role left her feeling like her 'life was over' as her career ground to a halt.
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Melissa Barrera, Spyglass, Scream