In 2022, Lillard was cast for the live-action movie adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy's video game series. The film came out the following year. He gained renewed recognition for his role as William Afton, a manipulative serial killer, in Five Nights at Freddy's.

Mar 10, 2023 · Played by Matthew Lillard in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie William Afton and his business partner built Fredbear's Family Diner in the 1970s. The pair also made two springlock suits, Fredbear and Spring Bonnie, to serve as the diner's mascots.

Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor and film director who portrays William Afton in the Five Nights at Freddy's film and is well known for his role as Stu Macher in the Scream franchise and Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby Doo franchise.

Dec 16, 2023 · Matthew Lillard, who portrayed overarching villain William Afton, knows exactly why -- and his logic makes sense.

Oct 31, 2023 · Here are four changes between Matthew Lillard's take on William Afton compared to the original version from the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) video game. William Afton is the owner of Fazbear Entertainment and Afton Robotics, LLC, serving as the big bad of the Five Nights at Freddy 's franchise.

Dec 15, 2023 · Matthew Lillard discusses his role as William Afton in Five Nights At Freddy's and the responsibility of representing the fans' expectations. Lillard talks about working closely with Scott Cawthon to understand the essential elements of the …

Jun 29, 2023 · Matthew Lillard plays Afton, who, along with his partner, opens Fredbear's Family Diner in the 1970s. They design the famous Fredbear and Spring Bonnie suits. During a...

Jan 27, 2025 · Among the images was one of Matthew Lillard on set. Fans of the games and the first movie will know that he played William Afton, the primary antagonist of the franchise.

Sep 15, 2023 · Matthew Lillard is set to portray William Afton in the Five Nights at Freddy's movie. Lillard is technically cast as "Steve Raglan," but the fanbase has widely decided that his true identity is...

Oct 28, 2023 · Only Matthew Lillard, the man behind Scream’s brilliantly crazy Stu Macher, could have ever played William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s. Or, at least, that’s the view of the film’s director Emma Tammi, who shared her thoughts with …