Matthew Lillard says he resented the Scooby-Doo movies after the sequel flopped

Matthew Lillard expected Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed to launch a decade of leading roles. Instead, the 2004 sequel underperformed, and plans for a third film were canceled. Lillard said he resented the movies for a time, feeling boxed into character roles as work slowed. His family sold their larger home, gave up expensive cars and scaled back their lifestyle. Lillard also returned to teaching acting and reset his ambitions, later finding greater satisfaction in work beyond acting, including running a spirits company.