Overview

• Lillard told PEOPLE that creator Scott Cawthon asked his view of Ulrich while seeking a middle‑aged actor for a key role.
• He said Ulrich "knocked it out of the park" and called his performance fantastic.
• Lillard reported that Cawthon and director Emma Tammi listened to fan feedback to make the sequel scarier with more jump scares.
• He said he has already seen the film and gave it his approval, calling it really fantastic.
• The film is slated for a theatrical release on December 5, following a July Comic‑Con reveal where Ulrich thanked Lillard on stage.