Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Matthew Lillard has opened up about the difficult period that followed his success in the live-action Scooby-Doo films. The 56-year-old actor described the experience as humbling, admitting that he once blamed the franchise for his career decline.

In an interview published on Thursday, October 8, Lillard recalled feeling immense pressure while starring as Shaggy in the 2002 film. He viewed the project as a major opportunity and expected its success to establish him as a leading Hollywood star.

However, his career took a different direction after the sequel, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, arrived in 2004. Lillard said his professional opportunities declined for years, leaving him worried that he might never regain ...