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Matthew Lillard Condemns ICE at 'Scream' Cinespia Event and Urges Yes on California Prop 50

He turned a Halloween fan screening into a call for votes on California’s Prop 50, linking the moment to redistricting politics.

Overview

  • Lillard made a surprise appearance at Cinespia’s Scream screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and drew loud cheers with his remarks.
  • He told the crowd to “lead with love” and said he was choosing to be overtly political in the moment.
  • He urged a Yes vote on Proposition 50, a California measure described as redrawing congressional districts to offset GOP gains from Texas redistricting.
  • Trade reporting has Lillard returning for Scream 7, which has kept attention on the franchise following prior casting turbulence.
  • Variety framed his anti-ICE comment within a broader pattern of entertainment figures publicly criticizing immigration enforcement.