There’s already precedent for dead characters returning to the franchise.
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Matthew Lillardis heading back to Woodsboro.
TheScooby-Doostar has officially joined the cast ofScream 7,Entertainment Weeklyhas learned.
Matthew Lillard in ‘Scream’.Credit:Miramax Films
Stu seemingly met his end when Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) smashed a TV onto his head.
Lillard previouslycast doubt on returning to the franchiseduring a 2023 interview with EW.
“I dont think so.
Matthew Lillard at the Academy Museum in 2023.Stefanie Keenan/Getty
I dont think so,” the actor said when asked about playing Stu again.
If theres a world where it makes sense, then sure.
I mean, they keep mentioning it, they keep tip-toeing around the outside."
Lillard also expressed a desire to settle the matter once and for all.
“I hope they put it to bed one way or the other,” he said.
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Scream 7will see Campbell return to the franchise after skippingScream VI.
After all, there’s already a precedent for dead Ghostfaces returning in characters' memories.
It’s also possible that Stu never died in the first place.
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Lillard previously said that he was supposed to play the primary antagonist in a prior sequel.
“I was supposed doScream 3,“he toldVulturein 2022.
“I got paid for 3.
