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Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor, director, and producer. His early film roles include the black comedy Serial Mom (1994) and the crime thriller Hackers (1995). He achieved a career breakthrough for his portrayal of Stu Macher in the slasher film Scream (1996), which bolstered Lillard into the mainstream as a scream king. Afterwards, he starred in prominent roles in SLC Punk! (1998), She's All That (1999), Thirteen Ghosts (2001), and Without a Paddle (2004). He portrayed Norville "Shaggy" Rogers in the live-action movies Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and then later voiced the character in several animated releases, serving as the voice of Shaggy since Casey Kasem retired from the role in 2009. Starting in the 2010s, Lillard was more frequently cast in dramatic roles, in films such as The Descendants (2011), Trouble with the Curve (2012), Match (2014), and Twin Peaks: The Return (2017). He also starred in the NBC series Good Girls (2018–2021). Lillard gained renewed recognition for playing William Afton in the horror film Five Nights at Freddy's (2023); that same year, The Hollywood Reporter praised his return to mainstream popular culture. He has since starred in the fantasy drama film The Life of Chuck (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthew Lillard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

"Half-Life 2" unfolds as a gripping science fiction thriller set in a grim, dystopian future. The story centers on Gordon Freeman, a brilliant physicist who emerges from years of stasis to find Earth dominated by the alien Combine empire. The city of City 17, once bustling with life, is now a dark and oppressive wasteland under the Combine’s control. Freeman joins forces with the local resistance, led by the resourceful Alyx Vance, as they wage a desperate fight to liberate humanity from its alien overlords. The film masterfully combines intense action sequences with intricate puzzles and a deep, immersive storyline. As Freeman navigates through crumbling cityscapes and encounters various hostile forces, he utilizes advanced technology and weaponry, including the iconic Gravity Gun, to overcome challenges and enemies. With its stunning visual effects and a compelling narrative that unfolds through dramatic encounters and environmental storytelling, "Half-Life 2" captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression of a heroic struggle against an overwhelming and otherworldly threat.

