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.
'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.
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!”
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
Original Ghostface killer is returning for Scream 7 as star Matthew Lillard confirms
The original Ghostface killer Matthew Lillard is officially returning to the Scream franchise. Lillard, who played St
‘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.
Companion’s Jack Quaid Draws Parallels Between This Character And His Ghostface Turn In Scream: ‘They're Sort Of Cut From The Same Cloth’
W hile doing my best to totally avoid spoilers for the new horror film Companion, I can say this: Josh, the character played ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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.
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!
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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.