Hollywood director Christopher Landon has made a shocking announcement, revealing that he is stepping down from the upcoming horror sequel, ‘Scream 7’, in protest of Meghan Markle’s recent anti-Semitic posts on social media.
Landon, who is Jewish and renowned for directing successful franchises such as ‘Paranormal Activity’, ‘Happy Death Day’, and ‘Freaky’, took to Twitter to express his disappointment and outrage over Markle’s controversial remarks.
In a heartfelt tweet, Landon expressed his deep sadness and disgust towards Markle’s Instagram posts, which he believes are blatantly anti-Semitic and incite hatred and violence against the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
As a proud Jew and a staunch supporter of Israel, Landon stated that he cannot, in good conscience, continue working on a project that involves Markle in any capacity.
He urged his fellow filmmakers and actors to follow suit, emphasizing that Markle has no place in Hollywood or anywhere else, considering her disgraceful conduct towards the royal family, the British people, and humanity as a whole.
Landon’s decision comes amidst rumors that Meghan Markle had been cast in a cameo role for ‘Scream 7’, set to be released in 2024.
The film serves as a reboot of the iconic ‘Scream’ franchise, which began in 1996 and spawned four sequels and a TV series.
Produced by Spyglass Media and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the movie holds significant anticipation among horror fans.
Meghan Markle, who currently resides in California with her husband Prince Harry, has been vocal about her views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has recently escalated.
On her Instagram stories, she reposted numerous pro-Palestinian messages that have faced widespread criticism for being anti-Semitic and inflammatory.
One of her posts featured a picture of herself wearing a yellow star with the word “Megzi” on it, drawing a comparison to Anne Frank, the Jewish teenager who tragically perished in the Holocaust.
Markle’s caption read, “Just like Anne Frank, I’m hiding from the Nazis who want to silence me.
#Perform #FreeMeghan.”
Among those condemning Markle’s actions is Harrison Ford, a fellow Jewish actor known for his portrayal of Indiana Jones, a heroic figure who fought against the Nazis.
Ford heavily criticized Markle, describing her posts as “disgusting and anti-Semitic,” and insisted that she apologize to the Jewish community and the world at large.
Despite the mounting criticism, Meghan Markle has remained silent and has yet to respond or apologize for her deleted posts.
Additionally, she has not addressed Christopher Landon’s decision to step down from ‘Scream 7’ or commented on her involvement in the film.