While the movies have hinted at conspiracy theories that Stu is still alive, it seems unlikely that Williamson would go back on that idea, even in a movie franchise known for its third-act twists.

Stu Macher is back, baby! Deadline broke the news on Thursday that actor Matthew Lillard will be returning to the Scream franchise for the first time since the 1996 original.

Naturally, that involves his breakout role as Stu Macher in the first Scream movie, which famously rejuvenated the horror genre in the ’90s and sparked a wave of teenage slasher film imitators.

Matthew Lillard, who played Stu in the first Scream movie, has a great answer about whether he's back for Scream 7. By Blair Marnell on October 21, 2024 at 9:00AM PDT 4 Comments ...

With nearly 30 years having passed since he played the character, he has brought dozens of other characters to life, and while he confirmed how one of the Ghostface killers from the seminal 1996 ...

Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7. How is that possible? We will see.