Matthew Lillard, who played Stu Macher in the original Scream movie from 1996, gave an interview recently about Scream 6 and Scream 7.

Scream 7 is bringing three dead characters back, among them Matthew Lillard’s Stu Macher, and I agree with his fear about his return – however, this is actually good for the movie.

Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7. How is that possible? We will see.

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 ...

Matthew Lillard, who starred in 1996's 'Scream' as the villainous Stu Macher, is reportedly returning for 'Scream 7'.

Ghostface is slashing his way back into theaters in 2026 with "Scream 7," and some previous franchise stars are reportedly making shock returns.

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 ...

Matthew Lillard is set to return in “Scream 7,” 29 years after appearing in the first iteration of the mega-slasher franchise, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

And while Lillard hasn't played Stu since 1996, he had a very funny response when asked about a potential return in Scream 7. "I am [Neve Campbell's understudy], I've been working on my girl-ish ...

Preview: Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley will both appear in ‘Scream 7.’ Details on their return are a mystery for now. Original writer Kevin Williamson is on board to direct.

RELATED: Everything We Know About Scream 7 So Far (Including Who Will Return) The original Wes Craven-directed Scream ended with Stu suffering multiple stab wounds before being electrocuted ...