Matthew Lillard is returning for Scream 7. Deadline reported that Lillard, who played the iconic antagonist Stu Macher in the original 1996 Scream, will star in the upcoming sequel.
This news has fans buzzing, especially considering Stu's fate in the first film. Will Lillard reprise his role, or will he take on a new character? The mystery remains, but Lillard himself hinted at his involvement in an Instagram post:
The news adds to the excitement surrounding Scream 7, which is reuniting several original cast members. Lillard joins Neve Campbell (reprising her role as Sidney Prescott), and Courteney Cox. Also starring are Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
The film's production has faced several setbacks. Melissa Barrera was dismissed from the project in November 2023 following social media posts. Jenna Ortega also departed, meaning neither of the Carpenter sisters, central to the 2022 Scream, would return. In December 2023, director Christopher Landon also left the project, citing a difficult experience. Kevin Williamson, writer of the first, second, and fourth Scream films, has since taken over as director.
Radio Silence, the directing duo behind Scream and Scream 6, announced in August 2023 that they would not return to direct Scream 7, but remain as executive producers. Guy Busick, co-writer of the previous two films, is back to pen the screenplay.
Scream 7 is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.
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