Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return

‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer 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,
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 his role as Stu Macher?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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 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 is returning for Scream 7, fulfilling his promise to be right back
The seventh Scream film, set for Feb. 27, 2026, will return Neve Campbell to the franchise after her absence in the sixth installment. Franchise vet Courtney Cox is also returning, making Lillard’s involvement a bit of a reunion.
Matthew Lillard 'confirms' return as Stu Macher in Scream 7
Original Ghostface Stu Macher died in Scream but Matthew Lillard has long supported the theory that he's still alive.
Matthew Lillard returns to 'Scream 7' as Stu Macher amid excitement and controversy
Matthew Lillard returns for 'Scream 7', but many fans vow to boycott after Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega's exit.
'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 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.
OG Scream Star Matthew Lillard Is Back for Scream 7
The OG Scream band is getting back together somewhat, with Lillard set to join Neve Campbell, who's reprising her role as Sidney Prescott, and Courteney Cox on Scream 7. Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown are in it, too.
Matthew Lillard Will Reprise His Role as Stu Macher in SCREAM 7!
Surprise, Sidney!” I’ve got some exciting news to share with all of you Scream fans! Matthew Lillard is set to reprise his role as Stu Macher in Scream 7 ! This is awesome news and I was hoping to see Lillard return to the franchise in some way.
‘Scream 7’ to mark return of original star Matthew Lillard
(NEXSTAR) — Despite the fact that we all assumed his killer character Stu Macher died at the end of 1996’s “Scream,” actor ...
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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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