Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return

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.
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'?
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 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': 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.
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.
‘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.
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!”
‘Scream 7’: Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley to Return for New Movie
A franchise original and a star of ‘Scream 3’ are both headed back for more Ghostface fun… But how since they’re both dead in the movies’ canon?
Scream 7 Reportedly Adds Third Former Ghostface Killer After Matthew Lillard & Scott Foley
The popular slasher franchise Scream premiered in 1996, and has had a total of 14 Ghostface killers throughout its first six films. The upcoming Scream 7 is seemingly bringing most of them together because a new iconic killer is reportedly back.
‘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.' ...
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 ...
Two scream legends unexpectedly return to the franchise for seventh film
Deadline reports that Lillard is returning to the long-running horror franchise, joining legacy cast members Foley, Neve ...