DUBAI: Mexican actress Melissa Barrera took to social media this week to promote her work on Broadway, and highlight her efforts to set up a new production company aimed at amplifying Palestinian voices.
The actress revealed the plans in a recent interview with Variety, saying she is currently “building a slate” of projects following her high-profile firing from the “Scream” franchise in 2023 after she criticized Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
According to reports, the actress said the new venture is focused on building a network of “like-minded” creatives and providing opportunities for artists who have publicly supported Palestinian causes.
“I kept track of the people who vocally came out and said something to defend me at the time: Susan Sarandon, Tatiana Maslany, Hannah Einbinder, Poppy Liu. Obviously, Javier Bardem would be a dream to work with.
“He doesn’t need me to give him any opportunities. But yes, I have lists. I do believe in building a network of people who are like-minded. For me, this is chapter two,” she told Variety.
