‘Scream’ Stars Reunite At NY Comic Con As Co-Star’s Death Emerges

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Three decades after bringing two of horror’s most notorious killers to life, Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard are still sharing laughs about their time on “Scream.” The longtime friends recently joined fellow cast members for a nostalgic look back at the film and shared memorable behind-the-scenes moments. However, the milestone also came with sad news: fellow “Scream” actor C.W. Morgan’s death only recently became public.

‘Scream’s’ Original Killers Reunite For A Killer Trip Down Memory Lane

Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard reunited at New York Comic Con on October 9 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original “Scream.”

The actors, who played killers Billy Loomis and Stu Macher in the 1996 horror classic, joined Jamie Kennedy and Ghostface stunt performer Lee Waddell for the “Ghostface Forever” panel.

According to The Pop Insider, the cast revisited their experiences filming the Wes Craven-directed movie and reflected on its enduring popularity.

Ulrich recalled accidentally striking Lillard with a phone during filming, while Lillard praised Neve Campbell for enduring the physically demanding final scenes.

‘Scream’ Actor C.W. Morgan’s Death At 72 Becomes Public

The “Scream” anniversary celebrations coincided with news of C.W. Morgan’s death, who played Billy Loomis’ father, Hank Loomis, in the original film.

As reported by The Blast, Morgan died on August 30 at age 72, although his passing only became public in October.

His character played a pivotal role in the movie’s storyline. Hank’s affair with Sidney Prescott’s mother, Maureen, helped set the stage for Billy’s murderous revenge plot.

Although Morgan had a relatively small role in the 1996 film, his character’s actions were central to the events that shaped the franchise’s original mystery.

• Fans supported Lillard’s comment about Neve Campbell.
• Lillard confirmed what fans have always suspected about his and Ulrich’s characters.
• The actor revealed the truth behind “Scream’s” biggest unsolved murder.
• Lillard lost a longtime fan after an awkward confrontation at the “Scream” reunion.
• Melissa Barrera said Jenna Ortega supported her after her firing from “Scream.”
• The “Scream” cast supported Barrera at the “Abigail” premiere despite her firing.

Skeet Ulrich Closes The Door On ‘Scream’ Without Melissa Barrera

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Despite celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Skeet Ulrich doesn’t see himself returning as Billy Loomis following Melissa Barrera’s controversial exit.

The actor reprised his role in the fifth and sixth installments, appearing as visions experienced by Barrera’s character, Sam Carpenter, who was revealed to be Billy’s daughter.

“Without Melissa Barrera and Sam Loomis, there’s no Billy Loomis,” Ulrich told Us Weekly.

Barrera was fired from the franchise in 2023 over social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza. Her exit left the planned storyline surrounding her character unfinished.

Skeet Ulrich And Matthew Lillard’s Bond Runs Deeper Than ‘Scream’

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Beyond their shared history in “Scream,” Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard have developed a close friendship that has only grown stronger over the years.

Speaking to Us Weekly, Ulrich explained that the two initially lost touch as their careers took them in different directions.

“I wound up moving to a farm in Virginia. He was filming all over the world. So, we didn’t really see each other for a long time,” he recalled.

However, reconnecting later in life gave them a chance to build a deeper relationship, especially through their shared experiences as fathers.

“We’re both fathers. He’s an incredible father, and we had so much more to discuss later in our lives than we did back then,” Ulrich said.

Matthew Lillard Gives Skeet Ulrich A Killer ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ Recommendation

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Ulrich and Matthew Lillard’s friendship has also opened professional doors, with the latter helping his longtime pal land a role in “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.”

In a September 2025 interview with PEOPLE, Lillard revealed that the film’s creator, Scott Cawthon, sought his opinion while considering Ulrich for the sequel.

“When Scott was considering who to cast for this role that Skeet’s in, he started looking around and considering who — sort of a middle-aged man,” Lillard recalled.

Cawthon eventually approached him with a question about his former “Scream” co-star.

“What’s Skeet like to work with? How is he as a guy?” Lillard remembered being asked.

His response was overwhelmingly positive.

“He’s a dream. He’s the sweetest man around. He’s talented, and he cares deeply about fans,” Lillard said.

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