Overview
- Lillard told the Phase Hero podcast that a craving for “ye olde times” explains why casting directors are calling him again.
- He joked that audiences do not really like him and simply miss the era tied to his Scooby-Doo and Scream fame.
- His return to mainstream projects picked up in 2023 with Five Nights at Freddy’s as William Afton, followed by The Life of Chuck, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Scream 7, Cross, and Daredevil: Born Again.
- He has new work lined up, including Mike Flanagan’s Carrie miniseries and Tony Gilroy’s film Behemoth! with Pedro Pascal, Will Arnett, and Olivia Wilde.
- Coverage notes that his comments arrive after Quentin Tarantino’s public knock drew a wave of support from fans and industry figures, reinforcing how familiar names can gain traction in today’s sequel and reboot cycle.