Why Matthew Lillard Credits Nostalgia for His Hollywood Comeback
Matthew Lillard attributes his recent career resurgence to nostalgia for his earlier roles. He believes that the popularity of his past films, like 'Scooby-Doo' and 'Scream,' has contributed to his current opportunities in Hollywood. Lillard expresses gratitude for this moment in his career, acknowledging that it may not last forever but is enjoyable while it does.
- ▪Matthew Lillard is experiencing a career comeback largely due to nostalgia for his past roles.
- ▪He starred in recent projects including 'Scream 7' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's.'
- ▪Lillard feels that people are hiring him again because they miss the old times.
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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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