India, Sept. 17 -- Matthew Lillard has spoken candidly about returning to Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was dismissed from the franchise in 2023, saying he now feels embarrassed that he did not consider the wider implications before accepting the role.
Lillard Reflects On His Return
Lillard, who reprises his role as Stu Macher in the seventh film, discussed the decision during a 30th anniversary screening of the original Scream. He said he was initially excited about returning but later faced criticism from fans over his involvement following Barrera's departure.
The actor acknowledged that he did not fully think about Barrera's situation when he accepted the offer. He said he felt "shame" about returning and admitted that he did not sa...