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Matthew Lillard Says He Feels Shame Over ‘Scream 7’ Return

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Actor Matthew Lillard has said he feels ashamed for continuing to act in the upcoming film 'Scream 7' after his co-star Melissa Barrera was fired from the project.

Barrera was removed from the movie before filming was completed. Lillard chose to stay and finish his role in the film.

Now, Lillard says he regrets that decision. He described himself as feeling embarrassed about returning to the movie.

In his own words, Lillard said, 'I feel shame about that.' He also admitted, 'I blew that,' meaning he believes he made the wrong choice.

Lillard also said he is on 'the wrong side of history.' This means he believes that, looking back, people will judge his decision as wrong.

The comments suggest that Lillard has thought carefully about his choice to remain in the film after Barrera's firing. He appears to feel guilty about not standing by her.

Details about why Barrera was fired were not fully explained in his comments, but the firing has clearly affected how Lillard now views his own involvement in the project.

His statements show a public actor openly criticizing his own choices related to a major franchise film, which is somewhat unusual in Hollywood.

Vocabulary10 words

co-star
another actor in the same movie
fired
told to leave a job
project
a piece of work, like a movie
embarrassed
feeling uncomfortable about a mistake
regrets
feels sorry about a past choice
history
the record of past events
franchise
a series of connected movies
involvement
being part of something
guilty
feeling responsible for doing something wrong
criticizing
saying something is wrong

Quiz

1. What did Melissa Barrera experience during the making of 'Scream 7'?
2. How does Matthew Lillard now feel about staying in the movie?
3. What does Lillard mean when he says he is on 'the wrong side of history'?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Actor Matthew Lillard has said he feels ashamed for continuing to act in the upcoming film 'Scream 7' after his _____ Melissa Barrera was fired from the project.

Barrera was removed from the movie before filming was _____. Lillard chose to stay and finish his role.

Now, Lillard says he _____ that decision. He described himself as feeling embarrassed about returning to the movie.

In his own words, Lillard said, 'I feel _____ about that.' He also admitted, 'I blew that.'

Lillard also said he is on 'the wrong side of _____.'

The comments suggest that Lillard has thought carefully about his choice to remain in the _____ after Barrera's firing.

His statements show a public actor openly _____ his own choices related to a major franchise film.

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