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Lillard's Close Bond with Scream Co-Stars
7 Mar
Summary
- Matthew Lillard maintains strong friendships with his Scream castmates.
- He spends significant time with Skeet Ulrich at conventions.
- Lillard reunites with Ulrich for Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Actor Matthew Lillard reflects fondly on the deep friendships forged during the filming of the iconic 1996 horror movie, Scream. He describes his relationships with castmates as "peak," particularly highlighting his close bond with Skeet Ulrich, who played Billy Loomis to Lillard's Stu Macher.
Lillard shared with PEOPLE that his frequent convention appearances with Ulrich mean they spend considerable time together on the road, likening Ulrich to a brother. He also maintains contact with other Scream stars like Neve Campbell and Jamie Kennedy, emphasizing the lasting impact of their shared experience.
Further demonstrating their enduring connection, Lillard and Ulrich reunited for the 2025 release of Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Lillard even recalled influencing Ulrich's casting in the film by praising him to the creator, Scott Cawthon, as a "dream" to work with.
