{"id":178663,"date":"2025-12-07T03:39:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T03:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/178663\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T03:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T03:39:14","slug":"matthew-lillard-breaks-silence-on-scream-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/178663\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Lillard Breaks Silence on Scream Return"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matthew Lillard is back for the next installment in the Scream<\/a> franchise, reprising his role as Stu Macher after nearly three decades. Scream 7 is set to hit theaters in February 2026, but Lillard\u2019s taking the time now to talk about his upcoming Scream return.<\/p>\n

In a new interview with CBR\u2019s Grae Drake<\/a>, Lillard, who can currently be seen in Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s 2, opened up about returning to the horror realm. Turns out, he was as excited to return as fans are to see him in Scream 7.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI was really excited,\u201d Lillard said when asked what his reaction was after getting the opportunity to come back as Stu, even though he very much died in the first Scream movie. Lillard replied, \u201cWho, whoa, whoa. Get your opinion – what is that? Sir, your legs – just throwing heaps of – I know, it\u2019s the movie.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lillard joked, \u201cGo grab your TV and throw it on my head, and I\u2019ll live.\u201d<\/p>\n

All kidding aside, Lillard admitted he\u2019s a bit concerned that audiences will start asking questions about how and why Stu is back in Scream 7. \u201cI\u2019m definitely a little worried that people will question why I came back. Or, they\u2019ll be like, \u2018That was cheesy,\u2019 or they hate my performance. Or they\u2019re like\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked if he was talking about the results or the actual work, Lillard clarified, \u201cWork. I mean both, but really – one of the things I always think about; you do this thing, you have a script, you go out there, and you do your best, you\u2019re trusting the director.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter that, it\u2019s completely out of your hands. And the result just shows up, and you\u2019re supposed to be there for it,\u201d Lillard said.<\/p>\n

Lillard is Nervous About His Comeback<\/p>\n

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\n Stu Macher wearing a red robe and standing in front of his front door looking at Randy Meeks in Scream.Image via Miramax<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s still unclear as to how Stu will return from the grave in Scream 7, Lillard told People back in September<\/a> he was a bit apprehensive about coming back. \u201cI\u2019m nervous, because at this point in my life, the only thing I can do is sort of ruin how people consider Stu,\u201d Lillard told the outlet. \u201c[Especially] if I come back and I suck, or I was lame,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Production on Scream 7 wrapped in March 2024 and will feature the return of Neve Campbell as Sydney Prescott and Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers. The film will also feature Ethan Embry, Joel McHale, Mason Gooding, Mckenna Grace<\/a>, Scott Foley, and David Arquette.<\/p>\n

The original Scream, from director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson, debuted back in 1996 and quickly evolved into a major horror franchise. Williamson is back as a co-writer and director for Scream 7. The movie was co-written by Williamson, Guy Busick, and James Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

Scream 7 will be released in theaters on Feb. 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Director<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKevin Williamson<\/p>\n

Writers<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuy Busick<\/p>\n

Producers<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWilliam Sherak, Paul Neinstein<\/p>\n

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Neve Campbell<\/p>\n

\n Sidney Prescott\n <\/p>\n

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Courteney Cox<\/p>\n

\n Gale Weathers\n <\/p>\n

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Isabel May<\/p>\n

\n Sidney’s Daughter\n <\/p>\n

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Jasmin Savoy Brown<\/p>\n

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