From Stu and Stevo to ScOoby-Doo, Shaggy Assistant, no ’90s or early ’00s film felt complete if Matthew Lillard was in it.
When it comes to the millennial cult classics, Lillard was an undeniable main element. Appearing in romantic comedy like Summer catch AND It is all this In the film that would lead it to the status of “horror icon”, bawlLillard’s comic relief and magnetic attraction on screen was apparently everywhere, and bawl director Wes craven He knew from the beginning.
“Wes Craven drew me one day and said, ‘One day, you will win an Oscar award,” Lillar once recalled in a convention about the 1996 hit shoot. “I said,’ silent. You have to call my mom and dad and say that. ‘ So he brought the phone and called my mom. ”
While the actor has had a dedicated follower for decades, he previously rejected the idea of being loved for his past work – until recently.
“Now, I like to be able to celebrate things (like bawl), ”He said Rolling Stone in an October 2024 interview. “Not because I care, for example, keep them so hard. But throughout my life, I have always thought: ‘Who cares about what I have done before? Let’s go to the next. ‘ Now, since I’m older, I don’t care so much about the future. “
Lillard admitted that there is a “2.0 era” of his career happening – he recently played in hits like Good girls, five nights in Freddy’s And more – and he couldn’t have been more grateful for love.
“I’m super thankful for him. You know, when you are young and you are growing up and bawl It happens, you are always looking for what is next, what is more, right? Especially as a young actor, you are like, ‘bawl It happened, but yes, it is anyway – I want more. ‘ And that’s when you’re at the top of your trip, when you’re coming to the end of your career – not that I’m there now, but I’m not a new baby in the block, right? You certainly appreciate it so much at such a deep level, “he said.” It’s very funny, you know. The moment you say, ‘oh, I’m s-‘, you delete it. That’s when falling farther . ”
While Lillard may be at the forefront of his career now, fans will never forget how everything started. Keep moving for a look back to Lillard in his best roles of the 90s and early ’00s:
“Mom Serial” (1994)
Lillard’s first attempt in the horror genre came in 1994 with Serial midwifea dark comedy about Amvisen Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner), which reveals that she tastes for the killing after slamming someone with her car. A young lillard portrays her son, Chip, who watches as his mother becomes more and more dangerous – and dangerous. The film is just as stupid as scary and puts Lillard for what would be an impressive career in the horror comedy genre.
“Crazy love” (1995)
A year after Serial midwife Hit theaters, Lillard was thrown into the movie Crazy lovea dark romance with the protagonist Drew barrymore AND Chris o’donnell Like Casey and Mati, a couple of lovers of lovers who go to the adventure of their lives when they decide to make a cross -trip. Lillard had only a small role in the film as one of O’Donnell Eric’s friends, but the project proved his extension as an actor – and his ability to connect with the greats.
“Hackers” (1995)
Continuing to act along with the greats – Lillard joined with Angelina Jolie For 1995 hackerswho follows a group of teenagers as they discover a criminal plot with plans to use a computer virus that will overturn five oil tanks. The film introduced a new tone raised for Lillard, who-while still holding the long locks of his then signature-portrayed Emmanuel “Cereal Killer” Goldstein in this Kiberpunk film before his time.
‘Scream’ (1996)
Can have six (almost seven) movies in bawl Exclusivity – and an endless amount of unmasked ghostfaces – but no one can overcome Billy’s original duo (Skeet ulrich) and Lillard’s Stu. Lillard’s inexpressible mania made it a fantastic horror, but his ability masks his murderous generation after the best friend allowed him to create a high-level cover before the truth was discovered.
Scream is definitely the place where Lillard exploded in the ordinary star. Some of the best moments in the last act are actually improvised by Lillard – “You hit me by phone, crap!” – and his brutal death by electroscus remains one of the best of the exclusivity. So good, in fact, fans are still screaming to see the return of the return to seek revenge on final Girl Sidney (To us Campbell) All these years later. I mean, someone can survive a TV that falls on his head, right? … Right?
‘SLC punk! (1998)
Every foreign teenager in the 90s found comfort in 1998 SLC Punk!An unusual comedy for the duo heroin Bob (Michael A. Goorjian) and Stevo (Lillard) walking on the streets of the “most conservative city” of America, Salt Lake City, as the only dedicated punks around. The film itself is an eternal classic underestimated, with an extremely impressive supporting caste – Devon sawa, Jason segel AND Christopher McDonaldto mention some – and a story to find your way into a world that drives you to fit.
Lillard, as always, funny, wild and screen lights, stealing the show at every step – and not just because of stellar hair and bright blue.
“It is everything” (1999)
Some may argue that Lillard’s Brock Hudson – a vain and centered reality star that comes from his stay on MTV Real world who began to meet with Queen Bee Taylor Vaughn of High School (Jodi Lynn O’Kefe)- It was thought to be a vowel of this beloved romantic comedy of 1999. And, Ok, while the character who is in his 20s and meets a teenager is a certain factor of despair, Lillard still made Brock- I undeniable memorable with its icon layout, epic dresses and extremely impressive dance skills.
Decades later, people are still talking about a wonderful love story Freddie Prinze Jr. AND Rachel Lee Cook’s Zack and Lainey had – but it will be difficult to find someone who doesn’t follow this, “but Matthew Lillard’s Brock was the real star of the show.”
‘Summer Catch’ (2001)
Lillard once again appeared as the perfect comic relief for this romantic comedy underestimated with actor Prince Jr. AND Jessica Biel. Lillard plays the role of Billy Brubaker Billy Billy Biller in the film, a teammate with Ryan Dunne to Prinze Jr. Both are on the way to the main leagues, hoping that a turn in a summer league will notice them.
Film is a typical element of the early ’00s – many popular faces, sexual speeches and jokes that were not all so well – but Lillard managed to make his character important.
“Thir13en Ghosts” (2001)
Lillard returned to his roots of horror for this gem of the beginning of the 00s, exchanging mood with fear of dance and bleeding. While Lillard was technically supporting Cast in this truly scary film, his role as ghost hunter Dennis led the way for the story to be unveiled and Lillard proved to play the victim as well as the craft, every day. (Warning: Do not watch this movie if you are not prepared for endless anxiety.)
‘SCOOBY-DOO’ (2002)
While some know Lillard as Stu or Stevo, others know him better as Norville “Shaggy” Rogers from the 2002 scooby-doo live action. Actor plays in front of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini and former Prinze Jr. to make the four main iconic detectives – plus a very fun dog.
Some actors can fight to bring to life such a well-known and beloved character of the comic book, but Lillard captures the nervous and stupid character of Shaggy with his vocal performance, body language, behavior and ability to worked with a CGI dog. He was so good, in fact, he reiterated the role for the 2004 continuation and became the official voice of Shaggy in all subsequent animated films and television shows from 2010 to 2020. Zainks!
