Matthew Lillard reflects on ‘living in the shadow’ of Paul Rudd

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7 Oct 2026 • 6:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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Matthew Lillard reflects on ‘living in the shadow’ of Paul Rudd

  • Actor Matthew Lillard has reflected on why Hollywood never granted him leading man status in major blockbuster films.
  • Speaking on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, the Scream star said producers view him as quirky rather than a traditional movie star.
  • Lillard recalled living with Paul Rudd early in his career and revealed he felt he was always in the shadow of the Ant-Man actor.
  • He also addressed recent criticism from director Quentin Tarantino, describing the overwhelming wave of fan support afterwards as beautiful.
  • The 56-year-old actor continues to fight for roles and currently stars in a new television adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie.

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