Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJacob StolworthyWednesday 07 October 2026 11:35 BSTMatthew Lillard (Getty)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.In fullMatthew Lillard recalls competing for fame with fellow Hollywood star: ‘I was always in his shadow’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in