Mason Gooding Hints at Matthew Lillard's Return to Scream 7

Scream 7’s Matthew Lillard Is Already Dodging Spoilers, And I Like His Joke About How He’s Returning To The Franchise
What we know about Scream 7 is limited, but casting news (especially related to legacy characters) is helping to buoy anticipation. Case in point: chatter about Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley's return to the franchise. While speaking at MegaCon (via People ), the OG Ghostface addressed Scream 7, offering:
Matthew Lillard's Joke About His Scream 7 Return Will Get Horror Fans Even More Excited
Matthew Lillard made every Scream's fan day when it was announced that he would play Stu Macher again, and he recently joked about the role.
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
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 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.
"They Will Absolutely Deliver": Mason Gooding Teases Matthew Lillard & Scott Foley’s ‘Scream’ Return
Scream 7 brings back final girl Sidney Prescott, along with two previous Ghostface killers in "incredible" Matthew Lillard & Scott Foley.
Matthew Lillard Announces Scream 7 Return (In the Perfect Way)
Surprise, Sidney!” It’s the classic scary movie trope: just when you think the killer is dead, they return for a final scare — or a final Scream. 30 years after original Ghostface duo Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) failed to kill scream queen Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) during the 1996 Woodsboro
Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard still likes scary movies. The actor, who starred in Wes Craven’s original “Scream” and did not return for future entries considering, well, narrative events, is joining the cast of the franchise’s upcoming seventh installment.
Mason Gooding on slasher “Heart Eyes ”and Matthew Lillard's “Scream 7” return: No one 'will be able to anticipate'
The actor discusses his dueling slasher movie roles, balancing comedy and rom-com elements with the scares of "Heart Eyes," and playing "Mortal Kombat" as Ghostface.
Scream Star Mason Gooding Says His Latest Slasher Film Heart Eyes is a Rom-Com ‘Hijacked By a Horror’; DEETS
After starring in the hit horror franchise Scream, actor Mason Gooding is developing a new slasher movie with a romantic twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gooding spoke about his upcoming film,
Scream 7 Actor Hypes Up Matthew Lillard’s Franchise Return: "Far Different Than Anyone Will Be Able To Anticipate"
Scream 7's Chad actor Mason Gooding hypes up Matthew Lillard's return to the franchise, calling it "something special," new, and unexpected.
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Scream 7: Could Matthew Lillard's Character Stu Macher Really Be Alive?
Matthew Lillard, who played Stu Macher in the first Scream movie from 1996, is coming back for Scream 7, and fans wonder if ...
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 ...
Is Matthew Lillard in ‘Scream 7’? The Truth
Matthew Lillard has been the face of the ‘Scream’ franchise for decades. Here’s what we know about the possibility of him ...
‘So desperate it’s cringeworthy’: Why Matthew Lillard’s ‘Scream 7’ reveal is making fans angry
Seeing the Scream franchise use him for damage control and him agree after all they've done is terribly disappointing.' ...
Matthew Lillard Recalls “Scream ”Cast ‘Drinking Like Fools’ in ‘David Arquette’s Room’ While Making the 1996 Movie
"It was a pivotal moment in all of our lives; it changed our lives. And we’re all friends to this day," the actor, 55, said ...
Ethan Embry Joins Cast Of ‘Scream 7’
EXCLUSIVE: The Scream 7 cast continues to grow with the addition of Ethan Embry ( First Man, Grace & Frankie ), who will star ...