Scream 7 director Kevin Williamson has confirmed that Stu Macher, the OG Ghostface killer, is still alive and will not return as the main antagonist in Scream 8. Despite some fans believing Stu could still be alive, Williamson dismissed these claims, stating that it was a big stretch due to the use of AI technology. He also revealed that they did shoot an extra scene teasing Stu's possible return. Despite this, Lillard remains one of many original stars returning, including Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox.