Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.

Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.

This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.

Matthew Lillard has been the face of the ‘Scream’ franchise for decades. Here’s what we know about the possibility of him appearing in the latest installment.

All eyes are on what Kevin Williamson is cooking up for the seventh movie, especially after Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley were confirmed to return, despite their characters' respective deaths as Ghostface.

Matthew Lillard Coming Back to Scream Franchise. Matthew Lillard of Scooby-Doo fame is going to be back on the big screen in the latest Scream picture which is

Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, has stayed within the franchise in one way or another. He has appeared and lent his voice to several of the films, but Stu hadn’t made a triumphant villainous return.

Both Lillard and Foley's characters seemed to die in 'Scream' and 'Scream 3' — so how are they back for 'Scream 7'?

Matthew Lillard still likes scary movies. The actor, who starred in Wes Craven’s original “Scream” and did not return for future entries considering, well, narrative events, is joining the cast of the franchise’s upcoming seventh installment.

After last appearing in 1996's Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning for the upcoming slasher Scream 7. Will Lillard reprise his role as Stu Macher?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox