Game Con Canada occurred over the weekend, and CGMagazine had a fantastic time on the show floor. With attendees like Matthew Lillard, Steven Ogg, Mark Meer, and Aleks Paunovic, how could we not be thrilled? With Q&As, meet and greets, and MEGA Stage gaming, we were fortunate that Matthew Lillard could squeeze us into his schedule to discuss the event and his career.

It’s no secret to those who know me that I have been a massive admirer of Matthew Lillard since my teenage years. Scream, SLC Punk, Thirteen Ghosts, and even Scooby-Doo (the first film I ever watched, sorry, Matthew!) were among the movies that influenced me, so having the chance to sit down with Matthew Lillard at a convention to talk about his career and experiences as an actor was a remarkable privilege. Lillard provided us with some thoughts on his Game Con Canada journey, revisiting past roles, and what excites him on Saturday, his final day at the convention.

We’re at Game Con Canada. This is your last day here, right?

Matthew Lillard: I’m enjoying a delicious cookie. They’re complimentary! Are you sure you don’t want one?

Not yet! I need a to-go cookie, that’s the rule! What has your experience been at Game Con Canada thus far, considering it’s your last day?

Matthew Lillard: My experience so far is that the Oilers fans are practically everywhere.

They are.

Matthew Lillard: Just to clarify, I’m rooting for the Canadian team to triumph over the Florida team. I’m really looking forward to that.

I can definitely support that.

Matthew Lillard: We think McDavid’s absolutely incredible. McDavid is McDreamy. I’m not particularly a hockey enthusiast, but when the Oilers defeated the Kings and I watched McDavid, I was like, “This guy’s pretty cool.” A Canadian friend of mine who loves hockey says, “He’s my favorite player!” So now, I’ve been following this playoff series, and it’s been the most amazing sporting experience ever.

That’s great. So, what has been your favorite moment at Game Con Canada up until now? You’ve played some games on stage. You’ve done some meet-and-greets.

Matthew Lillard: We’re doing a live show tonight at 8:00. I think that would probably be my favorite aspect. We had an in-conversation session, where we did a Q&A yesterday for an hour, which I enjoy. I don’t necessarily love discussing my life for an hour, but I appreciate engaging with the audience and fielding their questions.

I saw you engaging directly with the audience.

Matthew Lillard: Oh yeah, you were there?

We were there, indeed.

Matthew Lillard: Yeah. I enjoy interacting with people; it’s one thing for someone to filter questions, “What’s it like to work on this or that movie,” but responding to a fan’s inquiry feels more significant and engaging. It shifts the focus from just me to them. So, I appreciate that experience. But tonight, I’m eager to play Faster, Purple Worm!

Yes. I’d like to discuss that. Is this the first time you’re bringing Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! to Canada? Yes.

Matthew Lillard: Yes, first time ever.

Okay, so tell us about it. It’s your project.

Matthew Lillard: Yes. I’m a co-owner of two companies. One is called Beadle & Grimm’s, where we produce high-end boxed editions for Dungeons & Dragons and RPG games. Magic: The Gathering, all sorts of things. Last year, we filmed 20 episodes of television with Wizards of the Coast, who manages Dungeons & Dragons. The show is called Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!

You can watch it on Tubi or the Amazon streaming service [Prime Video]. It’s available on numerous streaming platforms, but essentially, it’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Dungeons & Dragons. Extremely fun. Very fast-paced. It’s a lively good time. It doesn’t focus heavily on rules. The premise of the game is that it tells the story of all the first-level characters who don’t become legends and end up perishing early.

So all of my characters.

Matthew Lillard: Yes, every character in the history of Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! dies in one game.

Oh. That’s phenomenal.

Matthew Lillard: It’s