July 11, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere bailed on her Creep I.E. Con appearance at the last minute due to a mystery “emergency.”

The convention — which is taking place July 11 and July 12 — announced the news via Instagram on Friday, informing potential guests that the “Scream” star, 36, is still welcome to appear at another show in the future.

“Hayden Panettiere has an emergency and will not be able to attend this weekend. We are looking forward to her appearing at an upcoming show,” the statement read.

Hayden Panettiere (seen here on an episode of the “Today” show) cancels on her Creep I.E. Con appearance at the last minute due to a mystery “emergency.” Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images
The convention announced the new of Panettiere’s departure from their lineup on Friday. (Pictured above is Panettiere speaking on stage in May 2026). Janet Mayer / Shutterstock

In her place, “Lolita” star Dominique Swain was announced as a new guest who will appear on Saturday and Sunday.

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Panettiere was originally slated to appear alongside her “Scream 4” co-star Nico Tortorella as a sort of reunion for the stars.

The actress was quickly replaced by “Lolita” star Dominique Swain. (Pictured above is Creep I.E. Con’s announcement). creepiecon/Instagram
Panettiere starred in “Scream 4” alongside Nico Tortorella, who was also slated to attend the horror film convention. (Seen here is Panettiere at the “Scream VI” premiere in March 2023). Variety via Getty Images

Additional stars expected to make an appearance this weekend include Christopher Lloyd, Mira Sorvino, Tara Reid, Billy Zane and Jamie Campbell.

Panettiere joins a list of other stars who also pulled out of the convention including Tori Spelling —another scream queen, who starred in the second installment in the “Scream” franchise.

Christina Ricci, John Carroll Lynch and Carel Struycken rescheduled their appearances for a later date.

Before she became a horror film star, Panettiere (who recently released her memoir,“This Is Me: A Reckoning”) began her acting career as a child, starring in commercials before she landed roles on soap operas “One Life to Live” in 1994 and “Guiding Light” in 1996.

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Prior to joining the “Scream” franchise, Panettiere (seen here at the Studio City Farmers Market in June 2026) began her acting career as a child star in commercials before being cast in soap operas. GC Images
While promoting her memoir, “This is Me: A Reckoning,” Panettiere (pictured here posing for a selfie) described her time as a chil star as the “most brutal experience.” haydenpanettiere/Instagram

In May, the actress detailed her “brutal” experience as a child star while speaking at a panel discussion in West Hollywood, California.

“I had my first identity crisis,” Panettiere shared. “I remember exactly where I was, standing in my bedroom at 12 years old.”

“It’s the most brutal experience, like the stark cold room, and just this row of people judging you,” she said.

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