Matthew Lillard has shared his feelings about starring in the Scream flick after decades.
As fans will know, the 56-year-old star marked his return to the Scream franchise after initially starring in the 1996 series. Screammaking a cameo appearance as Ghostface killer Stu Macher in the film’s seventh episode.
In a new conversation with Nerdisttold Matthew that he has been “petitioning and campaigning” for a return to the Scream franchise for decades.
“It was amazing! I’ve been waiting. I’ve been petitioning and campaigning for that call for 20 years,” he began.
He added, “At one point I was originally supposed to be the killer in Scream 3, so I was like, ‘Well, come on. He’s alive. I mean, we confirmed the fact that he’s alive. He’ll be in three, so he could still be alive.’
He shared his enthusiasm for the new film, admitting that it lives up to the spirit of the original film.
“So that was super fun… I think fans are going to love the movie. I think it really goes back to what the original was.”
He concluded by saying, “And for me it’s really nice to have the opportunity to come back and play in this world after all these years and I’m excited.”
