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‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer 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.
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 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 back for “Scream 7” — here's how Stu might return
There's already precedent for dead characters returning to the franchise.Matthew Lillard is heading back to Woodsboro.The Scooby-Doo star has officially joined the cast of Scream 7, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
Why Is SCREAM 7 Bringing Back Dead Ghostfaces? Our Stu Macher and Roman Bridger Theories and Thoughts
Scream 7 is over a year away with a release date of February 27, 2026, but we need to talk about this movie right now. In less than 24 hours, there were two castings for Scream 7
'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.
Matthew Lillard Will Return As Stu Macher In Scream 7
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Matthew Lillard Officially Returning As Stu Macher For ‘Scream 7’
Actor Matthew Lillard, known for playing Stu Macher in Scream, has officially joined the cast of the upcoming sequel Scream 7.
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.
Scream 7 confirms return of legendary actor to franchise - but fans spot big issue
A Hollywood legend who once featured in the horror franchise Scream is returning in its seventh instalment, though fans are ...
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Matthew Lillard is returning for Scream 7, fulfilling his promise to be right back
For instance … Stu Macher is back, baby! Deadline broke the news on Thursday that actor Matthew Lillard will be returning to the Scream franchise for the first time since the 1996 original.