Lee Waddell Interview - Stuntman/Actor - The Original Ghostface in Scream

What's your favourite scary movie?

This week on the podcast, we’re excited to welcome stuntman and actor Lee Waddell. Lee is known for portraying the original Ghostface in Scream and Scream 2! 

We chat about his impressive 30-year career, working with Wes Craven, and his experiences with horror fans. Lee also shares some thrilling plans about an upcoming convention to mark the 30th anniversary of Scream, where fans can meet the stars of the franchise!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction.
• 4:00 The path to becoming a stunt performer.
• 6:30 A love of practical FX in film vs CGI.
• 10:16 Learning to be a stunt performer.
• 11:07 Changes observed in stunt work from the 1980s onwards.
• 13:50 Some of Lee’s favourite film’s he has worked on.
• 16:49 Casting in Scream and working with Wes Craven.
• 19:30 Developing the character of Ghostface.
• 21:55 The change in Ghostface in recent films.
• 23:39 Scream’s iconic opening scene and working with Drew Barrymore.
• 26:08 Did you think that the film’s legacy would endure almost 30 years later?
• 28:35 Experiencing the Horror convention scene.
• 32:27 Do you have any plans to visit conventions In the UK?
• 33:31 Returning to Ghostface for Scream 2.
• 37:55 Upcoming projects.
• 40:05 Working as a producer and lesson’s learned from Wes Craven and Clint Eastwood.
• 43:49 Skate to Hell
• 47:17 A Night of Screams, with the original trilogy Ghostface actors.
• 52:38 The potential of a Scream 30th anniversary convention. Would Drew Barrymore attend?
• 59:28 Kevin Williamson returning for Scream 7 and reflecting on his role as the original Ghostface.
• 1:07:50 A love for the Scream fan base.
• 1:09:52 What’s your favourite scary movie?
• 1:11:25 Wes Craven’s impact on Horror.