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!”
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that 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,
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
After Scream 7 Announced Matthew Lillard's Return There's Another Dead Character I Want To See Back
All eyes are on what Kevin Williamson is cooking up for the seventh movie, especially after Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley were confirmed to return, despite their characters' respective deaths as Ghostface.
‘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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Why Is SCREAM 7 Bringing Back Dead Ghostfaces? Our Stu Macher and Roman Bridger Theories and Thoughts
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Ahead of ‘Scream 7,' Fun World Introduces New Festive Ghostface Masks
New Fun World Ghostface Masks celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and Easter as Scream 7 continues production. See them here!
A Previous Ghostface Killer Is Returning For Scream 7, And I Have So Many Questions
While Scream 7 may not be a part of the 2025 movie schedule, we’ve been getting plenty of new Ghostface updates. The newest ...
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Scream 7 Could Make The Most Hated Movie In The Series Even Worse
With Scream 3's Scott Foley joining Scream 7, the series is in danger of making its most divisive movie even more hated with ...
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Could The Scream 7 Ghostface Be Connected To Cotton Weary? Here's Why I Like This Idea
Cotton Weary is one of the most complex characters in the Scream franchise, and I like this Scream 7 fan theory that involves him.
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‘Scream 7’ Adds Two Original Trilogy Characters, Surprising Fans
In an unexpected twist worthy of the franchise itself, two supposedly dead Ghostface killers are set to return in Scream 7, ...
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 ...
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Scream 7 Adds Former Ghostface Actor To Cast In Unknown Role
Scream 7, which features the return of Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, casts a star who has already played the killer Ghostface in the past.