Matthew Lillard recalls thinking post-“Scream” night shoot that movie was ‘lame’ and he’d become a TV star
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Key Points:
- Matthew Lillard initially thought the horror film Scream would be a flop and doubted its success, believing instead he would achieve fame on television.
- During filming, Lillard felt the movie was "lame" and was confident his TV pilot would launch his career, but the pilot never aired.
- Contrary to his expectations, Scream became a major success, spawning a franchise with seven installments over 30 years, solidifying Lillard’s breakout role as Stu Macher.
- Lillard also gained recognition for playing Shaggy in live-action and animated Scooby-Doo adaptations, though he admitted to resenting the Scooby-Doo films for a time due to a career downturn after their release.
- Despite mixed feelings, Lillard acknowledged the financial benefits of the Scooby-Doo franchise helped him sustain his career during difficult periods.
