Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return

Is Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’? Actor Confirms His Comeback to the Horror Franchise
Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.
Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley Are Returning for “Scream 7”. But What Really Happened to Their Characters?
Both Lillard and Foley's characters seemed to die in 'Scream' and 'Scream 3' — so how are they back for 'Scream 7'?
Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.
Is Matthew Lillard in ‘Scream 7’? The Truth
Matthew Lillard has been the face of the 'Scream' franchise for decades. Here's what we know about the possibility of him appearing in the latest installment.
'Scream 7': Matthew Lillard's shock return, Mark Consuelos, and everything else we know
Ghostface is slashing his way back into theaters in 2026 with "Scream 7," and some previous franchise stars are reportedly making shock returns.
Stu is back? Matthew Lillard returning for Scream 7
After last appearing in 1996's Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning for the upcoming slasher Scream 7. Will Lillard reprise his role as Stu Macher?
Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return as Original “Scream ”Villain Stu Macher After 28 Years — See the Video
News of Lillard's addition to the cast of Scream 7 comes as Scott Foley and Mark Consuelos were also confirmed to have boarded the slasher sequel. The film will be helmed by Scream creator and original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, his first time in the franchise's director's seat.
Matthew Lillard Returns for ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who portrayed Stu Macher in the original 1996 Scream, is making a shocking return to the franchise with Scream 7, produced by Spyglass and Paramount.
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer Stu Macher is coming back
My mom and dad are gonna be soo mad at me!!” This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard,
‘So desperate it’s cringeworthy’: Why Matthew Lillard’s ‘Scream 7’ reveal is making fans angry
Seeing the Scream franchise use him for damage control and him agree after all they've done is terribly disappointing.' ...
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Matthew Lillard CONFIRMS Scream 7 return alongside another shock slasher... as fans go wild
STU MACHER BACK IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2025 'WELCOME BACK, MATTHEW 'This is wild! Iconic! Lillard's return is not ... Williamson teamed back up for Scream 2 (1997), with Arquette, Campbell ...
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OG Scream Star Matthew Lillard Is Back for Scream 7
Matthew Lillard is back for Scream 7 ... Since then, Kevin Williamson, who wrote the first Scream movie as well as Scream 2 and Scream 4, has taken over as director. Scream and ...