Matthew Lillard Says Nostalgia Is ‘One of the Reasons’ Hollywood Is ‘Hiring Me Again’: ‘I Don’t Think Anyone Really Likes Me. They Just Miss the Old Times’
By Jack Dunn
Published on April 26, 2026.
Matthew Lillard, an actor known for his portrayal of Shaggy in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," has attributed his resurgence to nostalgia. He stated that he was identified in this moment and that he doesn't believe anyone really likes him, but they just miss the old times. Lillard's first major reintroduction to Hollywood was in 2023 when he played William Afton in "Five Nights at Freddy's." Since then, his career has been on a steady rise.
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