Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return as Original “Scream ”Villain Stu Macher After 28 Years — See the Video
Matthew Lillard said he'd be right baaack! The actor sent Scream fans into a tizzy when, on Thursday, Jan. 30, he appeared to tease his return as original co-Ghostface Stu Macher on social media. His post came as Deadline reported his return to the franchise in the upcoming Scream 7.
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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!”
Actor Matthew Lillard returning for Scream 7
Matthew Lillard is returning to the Scream series. The 55-year-old actor portrayed Stu Macher, who was one of the original Ghostface killers, in the first 1996 movie. Despite his character being killed off, Lillard has revealed he is returning for the upcoming Scream 7.
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
Original Ghostface killer is returning for Scream 7 as star Matthew Lillard confirms
The original Ghostface killer Matthew Lillard is officially returning to the Scream franchise. Lillard, who played St
‘Scream 7’ to mark return of original star Matthew Lillard
Despite the fact that we all assumed his killer character Stu Macher died at the end of 1996’s “Scream,” actor Matthew Lillard has been confirmed to be returning for the forthcoming “Scream 7,” according to Deadline and seemingly confirmed by Lillard in a Thursday Instagram post.
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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?
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Ahead of ‘Scream 7,' Fun World Introduces New Festive Ghostface Masks
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Scream 7 Could Make The Most Hated Movie In The Series Even Worse
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Scream 7 to bring back two actors behind some of the most shocking Ghostface killers
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