The opportunity Matthew Lillard turned down to win an Oscar instead: “I just wanted to be a great actor”

Matthew Lillard rose to prominence in the 1990s through critically respected films including Serial Mom, Hackers, and Scream, positioning himself as an alternative to mainstream heartthrobs of the era. His most recognisable role, however, came through voicing Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo fil…