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Matthew Lillard Celebrates Scream Franchise in New Podcast

3/1/2026

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Summary

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ScreenRant launched its first episode of Going Method featuring Matthew Lillard, the actor known for Scream and Scooby-Doo.
Episode coincides with Scream 7's release and Lillard's Ghost Face Vodka.
Lillard reflected on the evolution of the Scream franchise and thanked fans for his return as Stu Macher.
He will not participate in Scooby-Doo.
He is pursuing Five Nights at Freddy's and an Amazon mini-series adaptation of Carrie.

History

Historical Context

The Scream franchise began with the release of the original film on December 20, 1996, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. It revitalized the horror genre, grossing over $173 million worldwide and introducing the iconic Ghostface character. The series has since expanded to include six sequels, with Scream 7 set for release on February 27, 2026, showcasing its enduring influence on pop culture and horror cinema.

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Story summary

ScreenRant launched its first episode of Going Method featuring Matthew Lillard, the actor known for Scream and Scooby-Doo.
Episode coincides with Scream 7's release and Lillard's Ghost Face Vodka.
Lillard reflected on the evolution of the Scream franchise and thanked fans for his return as Stu Macher.
He will not participate in Scooby-Doo.
He is pursuing Five Nights at Freddy's and an Amazon mini-series adaptation of Carrie.

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