Matthew Lillard's Hesitations About Returning to the 'Scream' Franchise

Scream 7 won't hit theaters until Feb. 27, 2026, but Matthew Lillard is more than happy to talk about his return to the franchise. The 55-year-old actor made a splash in the 1996 original, playing the murderous Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher.

Fans last saw Stu with a TV on his head, thanks to the crafty Scream heroine Sidney, played by Neve Campbell. Lillard's return 30 years later opens the possibility for a classic horror movie twist — and that has him a little stressed out.

"I will say, I can't say anything about it, obviously.