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Matthew Lillard says he’s embarrassed to return as Stu Macher in Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired for pro‑Palestinian remarks, insisting Barrera was on the right side of history and that he should stand up for queer kids. Deadline’s exclusive had revealed his return to the franchise, which has been marked by controversy, protests, and other cast changes, including Neve Campbell’s reprise of her OG role.
At a Scream 30th reunion panel, Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich said neither they nor screenwriter Kevin Williamson know who killed Tatum Riley, confirming it’s still a fan theory; they also recalled the taxing 21-night shoot of the final house-party sequence, and Paramount announced a October re-release to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
Fans of the Scream franchise are hoping for the return of Matthew Lillard's character, Stu Macher, in the upcoming Scream 7. Despite Stu's death in the first film, there have been hints and speculation about his potential survival and revenge. Lillard himself has expressed interest in reprising the role. The possibility of Stu's return has sparked excitement among fans, with some even creating mock posters and petitions. As the franchise has a history of playing with character deaths, it remains plausible that Stu could make a comeback in the new installment.