"Back then, nobody ever assumed for one second that it was going to be anything else other than just another '90s horror film. I've literally been signing for, like, hours now. It's been crazy."
"The success of Five Nights at Freddy's (2023), in which Lillard portrayed the mysterious figure behind the evil animatronics, spurred a sequel last year that earned more than $239 million at the box office. He'll also star in horror auteur Mike Flanagan's Carrie television adaptation, which will premiere on Prime Video in October 2026."
Matthew Lillard is experiencing a major career resurgence in horror, signing Ghost Face Vodka labels while promoting Scream 7's theatrical release. The actor, who originated the Ghostface killer role as Stu Macher in 1996's Scream, will return for the seventh installment, though details remain confidential. Beyond acting, Lillard has launched Ghost Face Vodka through his brand Find Familiar Spirits, featuring smooth potato vodka with the iconic slasher villain's imagery. His horror comeback gained momentum following Five Nights at Freddy's success, with a sequel earning over $239 million. Lillard continues voice-acting work in Scooby-Doo films and will star in Mike Flanagan's Carrie television adaptation premiering on Prime Video in October 2026.
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