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 Jokes He's Returning to the “Scream ”Franchise as a 'Fairy Godmother': 'It's Gonna Slay'
The actor first appeared to tease a return as his co-Ghostface character Stu Macher from the first film on Instagram on Jan. 30
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.
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.
"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.
After Scream 7 Announced Matthew Lillard's Return There's Another Dead Character I Want To See Back
While fans like myself are thrilled to see Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley return to Scream, there are countless questions about how this will fit into the slasher franchise's timeline. There's been a long-standing debate about whether or not Stu actually died in the first movie,
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.
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.
'Heart Eyes' Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt reveal which slasher villains they would 'Fix' or 'Dump'
Heart Eyes stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt go back-and-forth debating which iconic movie slashers they would either dump or try to fix. Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City,
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’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance ...
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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 ...
‘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.' ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...