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Scream Star's Early Doubts: 'This Movie's Lame'
10 Oct
Summary
- Matthew Lillard doubted Scream's success during filming.
- He believed he would become a TV star, not film.
- Lillard experienced a career downturn after Scooby-Doo 2.
Matthew Lillard, who gained fame as Stuart "Stu" Macher in the original "Scream," confessed he had low expectations for the cult classic. While driving home from an early morning shoot, covered in blood, he expressed doubts about the film's potential. Lillard recalled thinking, "This movie's lame. Nobody's gonna see it. I'm going to go become a television star."
He mentioned that his "Scream" co-stars Courtney Cox and Neve Campbell were returning to successful TV shows. Lillard's pilot never materialized, but "Scream," released in 1996, launched a seven-film franchise, with the latest installment premiering this year. He also spoke about his complex feelings regarding the live-action "Scooby-Doo" films.
Lillard admitted to Variety that after "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" disappointed at the box office, he began to resent the franchise. He felt the movies, which were a significant opportunity for him, were responsible for his career taking a "real nosedive" for a prolonged period, questioning if he would ever regain momentum in Hollywood.
