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Matthew Lillard Reflects on 'Scream' Past, Teases Scream 7

2/11/2026

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Matthew Lillard, the actor known for his role as Stu Macher in Scream, criticized his younger self on the On Film…With Kevin McCarthy podcast.
He admitted to overacting in some scenes.
Lillard praised the film's cast and director Wes Craven for their contributions.
Scream 7 will feature a new Ghostface killer targeting Sidney Prescott's daughter and is set to release on February 27.

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Matthew Lillard, the actor known for his role as Stu Macher in Scream, criticized his younger self on the On Film…With Kevin McCarthy podcast.
He admitted to overacting in some scenes.
Lillard praised the film's cast and director Wes Craven for their contributions.
Scream 7 will feature a new Ghostface killer targeting Sidney Prescott's daughter and is set to release on February 27.