Matthew Lillard Is “Embarrassed” About Returning To ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera Firing: “I Feel Shame About That”

Matthew Lillard expressed feeling embarrassed and ashamed about returning as Stu Macher in Scream 7. This sentiment follows the firing of Melissa Barrera from the slasher franchise. Barrera was removed from the seventh installment after she expressed support for Palestinians in 2023. The Scream franchise has become a cultural lightning rod regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading Lillard to voice his discomfort with the production decisions surrounding his co-star's departure from the upcoming movie.