Why Matthew Lillard Credits Nostalgia for His Hollywood Comeback
Matthew Lillard attributes his recent Hollywood resurgence to nostalgia for his past roles in films like 'Scooby-Doo' and 'Scream,' noting that audience fondness for earlier eras is driving renewed interest in his work. Now 56, he has embraced this career revival with gratitude, acknowledging that his current success may be more about timing and sentiment than individual acclaim. Despite past frustrations over missed opportunities, Lillard says he’s happier and more fulfilled in his later career stage. He has recently appeared in projects like 'Scream 7,' 'Five Nights at Freddy’s,' and 'Daredevil: Born Again.'
- ▪Matthew Lillard believes nostalgia for his early 2000s roles is a major factor in his current career success.
- ▪He recently starred in 'Scream 7,' 'The Life of Chuck,' 'Five Nights at Freddy’s,' and 'Daredevil: Born Again.'
- ▪Lillard joked that people may not like him for his talent but because he evokes warm, nostalgic feelings from the past.
- ▪He says he’s happier working now than he was earlier in his career, despite past jealousy over peers’ success.
- ▪Lillard acknowledges this career moment will likely fade but is enjoying it fully while it lasts.
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By Stephanie WengerContributing Entertainment WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Matthew Lillard is opening up about what’s fueling his career resurgence.More than two decades after starring as Shaggy Rogers in the “Scooby-Doo” films and Stu Macher in the original “Scream,” the actor, 56, admitted that nostalgia is playing a major factor in his current popularity.“‘Scooby-Doo’ one and two are more popular now than they ever were when they came out,” he shared during a recent appearance on the Phase Hero podcast.
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