Matthew Lillard Sets 'Scream 7' Return

Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return as Original “Scream ”Villain Stu Macher After 28 Years — See the Video
The actor played one of the original Ghostface killers in the franchise's first 1996 installment Matthew Lillard said he'd be right baaack! The actor sent Scream fans into a tizzy when, on Thursday, Jan.
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that Stu Macher is coming back
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, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.
'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.
But really, how are Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley returning to the ‘Scream’ franchise?
Matthew Lillard, 55, who played Ghostface killer Stu Macher in the original “Scream,” is returning to the series. The actor confirmed the news on Instagram, posting a quote from his character in the 1996 flick: “My mom and dad are gonna be so mad at me!”
Matthew Lillard Is in 'Scream 7,' This Is Not a Drill
Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, has stayed within the franchise in one way or another. He has appeared and lent his voice to several of the films, but Stu hadn’t made a triumphant villainous return.
Matthew Lillard is back for “Scream 7” — here's how Stu might return
In the original 1996 meta-slasher, Lillard played Stu Macher, one of the two sociopathic teens acting as the masked Ghostface killer, alongside Skeet Ulrich's Billy Loomis. Stu se
Scream 7 Adds Matthew Lillard to Cast; Actor Shares Reaction
With the buzz around Scream 7 continuing to rise, the much-awaited horror sequel has added another name from the original flick to its cast in the form of Matthew Lillard. The 55-year-old actor received global recognition for his part in 1996’s Scream,
Scream 7 Is Coming for You
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Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’
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Scream 7 Could Make The Most Hated Movie In The Series Even Worse
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Scream 7 confirms return of legendary actor to franchise - but fans spot big issue
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Another Iconic Ghostface Is Returning For Scream 7
Scream 7 stuns fans with one of the original cast members making a return. Just how is this all going to work?
Scream 7 is resurrecting the old Ghostfaces
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Scream 7 Bringing Back Former Ghostface Killer (Even Though Fans Thought They Died)
As the cast of Scream 7 continues to grow, fans of the iconic horror franchise are presented with more and more ...