Matthew Lillard’s Stu Returns: The Mind-Blowing Fan Theory You Need to Know!

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For the last few years, original horror films have been successful at the box office, and I’m always eager to support fresh perspectives that offer innovative twists on familiar themes and narratives. However, my affection for the Scream series remains unwavering, and my anticipation for Scream 7 only increases with each major casting reveal.

One intriguing tidbit from the latest news on Scream 7 is the return of Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher. Just like many other fans, I find myself questioning, didn’t Stu perish at the end of Scream? After all, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) did hurl a TV at his head, which isn’t exactly an easy feat to recover from. As I ponder over the possible developments for his character, I can’t help but discuss a Scream 7 fan theory revolving around Stu.

I Love This Scream 7 Fan Theory Involving Matthew Lillard’s Stu

In a discussion pondering the possibility of Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, appearing in Scream 7, a Reddit user proposed an intriguing theory.

In the movie ‘Scream’ from 1996, Billy, Stu, and Roman had a flashback where they plotted Maureen’s murder. It seems likely that this flashback will be shown again in ‘Scream 7’, but this time perhaps from the viewpoint of an unseen individual who was also present in the room with them at the time. This mystery fourth person, I suspect, is none other than the killer featured in ‘Scream 7’.

I find this concept intriguing as it offers a straightforward and sensible approach to reintroducing Stu Macher in Scream 7, while simultaneously resetting the storyline to its original state. Picturing a conversation between Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich), Stu, and Roman Bridger (Scott Foley) about their shared plot is quite captivating. Given that Scott Foley is reprising his role in Scream 7, it would be exciting to witness the camaraderie between Stu and Roman in a scene together. Perhaps they encountered each other by chance, or Billy was aware of Roman’s existence and sought him out. Regardless, having them know each other due to their shared animosity towards Maureen seems plausible.

It seems plausible that Roman could benefit from collaborating with Billy and Stu in some capacity. After all, many fans felt let down by the way Roman’s Ghostface unmasking played out, finding his motive of being Sidney Prescott’s half-brother underwhelming. Nevertheless, I can imagine a fascinating backstory where we witness the moment they agreed to form the trio of Ghostfaces in Scream. Perhaps Roman initially desired to join them as the third Ghostface, but Billy and Stu persuaded him to hold off. Then, when both Billy and Stu perished, Roman chose to step up as Ghostface himself, seeking vengeance on his own terms.

I too enjoy this fan theory since it offers some clarity about the upcoming Ghostface in Scream 7. The aspect that intrigues me most is the atmosphere that Scream 7 might adopt. Alongside my curiosity regarding the identity of the new Ghostface and why they’re still pursuing Sidney after so many years, I wonder if Stu will be accompanied by another individual in his crimes. As Stu is known for being foolish, amusing, and unsophisticated, I’m intrigued to discover who this fourth person could be and what their character traits are. Maybe they are a friend or family member of Stu, Billy, or Roman who will continue the legacy.

Ultimately, I find this fan theory intriguing as it underscores the significant impact Stu made on the Scream series, even though he was only in one movie. Firstly, his nephew Vince Schneider (Kyle Gallner) featured in the 2022 version of Scream. Secondly, Stu’s alliance with Billy transformed Woodsboro, leading to numerous deaths and Sidney, the final girl, dealing with trauma ever since. It’s exciting that Scream 7 will reintroduce Stu, and I can hardly wait to see him again.

What Did Matthew Lillard Say About Playing Stu In Scream?

On a humorous Instagram post, actor Matthew Lillard penned Stu Macher’s famous quote on a note: “My mom and dad are going to be so disappointed in me.” Despite numerous interviews about the movie Scream throughout the years, one conversation with co-star Skeet Ulrich for Vulture in 2022 stands out. During this chat, Lillard shared an intriguing insight into the filming experience of Scream. Specifically, he recounted:

In simpler terms, “We weren’t aiming to create a legendary film; instead, our goal was to produce the finest movie we could. Given that Wes Craven hadn’t made an excellent horror movie for quite some time, there wasn’t much anticipation, but there was a shared feeling among us that we were all committed.

There are some people who strongly believe that the character Stu from Scream might not be truly dead, a point that Lillard also touched upon in his interview with Vulture. Specifically, he mentioned:

Originally, I was set to star in Scream 3. However, I received payment for a role that I didn’t actually perform. It wasn’t much, but it was payment nonetheless. The premise was that I would be keeping high-school killers behind bars. You know how movies can get, right? Strange things happen all the time. For instance, have you watched Friday the 13th? Well, Jason keeps coming back – just like Stu could potentially return… There’s always a chance for Stu.

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2025-02-03 18:57