Matthew Lillard, the unforgettable Stu Macher from Scream, remains a fan favorite, often reminiscing about his time in Wes Craven’s iconic slasher. His enthusiasm and humor continue to resonate with die-hard fans like us, who appreciate his connection to the role.

In a recent interview with Collider, Lillard reflected on his knack for blending humor with high-stakes situations, referencing his chaotic and darkly comic performance as Stu:

“I generally find opportunities to be funny in really high stakes. Scream is a great example of that. When you’re running for your life, and you’re at the end of your rope and the stakes are really high, to be able to make people laugh in that little sweet spot, I like doing that.”

Stu’s character remains a standout in the franchise, with his chilling blend of charm and madness. His motive—peer pressure, as he reveals during the climax—adds a uniquely unsettling layer to his persona. Lillard’s ability to make that “peer pressure” motive both believable and terrifying is part of what makes Stu so memorable.

When asked about the Scream TV series, Lillard shared his curiosity and self-deprecating humor:

“It makes me very old. Any time that they’re remaking something that you’re in, in a completely different format, it generally means that you’re ancient. As far as the format’s concerned or whether it works, I don’t understand how Scream rolls into a TV series, but there are very smart writers in the world, and I’m sure they can figure it out. I’ll be interested to see the first episode and see how they do.”

We couldn’t agree more, Matt. Peer pressure or not, we’ll be tuning in to see how the series carries the legacy forward—and we know you’ll be watching too!