Matthew Lillard Grateful for Return to Franchise Role After Two Decades
Matthew Lillard expresses deep humility as he joins a new franchise after nearly two decades, marking a significant milestone in his career
Matthew Lillard recently expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to join a new franchise later in his career, describing the experience as incredibly humbling. Throughout his lengthy career, Lillard has appeared in several iconic franchises.
Lillard first gained attention in the 1996 movie Scream and has since starred in popular film franchises such as Scooby-Doo and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Despite his involvement in multiple successful movie series, Lillard remains grateful and humbled by the opportunities.
Lillard is “humbled” to be in franchises nearly 20 years later
The actor recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter to discuss his role in Five Nights at Freddy’s and how it feels to be in this popular video game to movie adaptation.
"For my family, it was a meaningful and enjoyable experience. It's been quite some time since I've had a film shown in theaters, which made it even more special for us," Lillard expressed, "This has been a truly humbling moment in my professional journey."
"At 53, I've had a successful career with a few franchises. I had believed that chapter of my career had come to an end, and I was content with that. I'm still engaged in various exciting projects, and I'm looking forward to what's in store. Having the unexpected opportunity to be part of another impactful franchise is both humbling and thrilling for me, and my children are ecstatic about it."
Lillard takes on two roles in FNaF: Steve Raglan, the career counselor of Mike (played by Josh Hutcherson), and William Afton, the co-founder and owner of Fazbear Entertainment, who is also a serial killer that targeted children at his pizza restaurant.
The film's events are set in motion by his choice to murder multiple children and hide their bodies in the animal animatronic mascots at the restaurant, leading to their vengeful resurrection. For additional movie coverage, browse the articles below:
Editor's P/S
Matthew Lillard's return to a franchise role after two decades is a testament to his enduring talent and the enduring appeal of his characters. His humility in discussing this new opportunity is refreshing and endearing, and it speaks to his genuine love of acting and his appreciation for his fans.
Lillard's excitement about being part of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise is palpable, and it's clear that he's put his heart and soul into this role. His dual roles as Steve Raglan and William Afton are sure to be memorable, and I can't wait to see what he brings to this iconic video game adaptation.
