First Official Behind-the-Scenes Peek at Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Movie Features Matthew Lillard, Leaving Fans to Speculate His Role

If you’re curious about the ins and outs of the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie, you’re in luck—there’s an official sneak peek available. Fair warning, though: it leaves a lot to the imagination.

For the typical fan of Five Nights at Freddy’s, theorizing is practically a pastime, often juggling multiple hypotheses at once. This isn’t surprising considering that the game’s lore is intentionally cryptic at times. And honestly, who can blame them for trying to crack the mysteries, even if some theories verge on the absurd? Naturally, these speculative habits spill over into discussions about the films. Not too long ago, leaked photos from the set stirred curiosity about the plot of the forthcoming movie sequel. Adding fuel to the fire, popular YouTuber Dawko—who gained fame for his Five Nights at Freddy’s gameplay videos—recently released a few official behind-the-scenes photos from the second film. Unsurprisingly, this has left fans buzzing with even more questions.

Across a weekend of streams designed to support a charity, Dawko unveiled three photos from the set while, as expected, playing Five Nights at Freddy’s. The first image revealed flooring featuring Toy Freddy, seemingly linked to that familiar pizzeria setting that cropped up in the leaked photos. Then there’s a shot of a Faz Talker toy, adorned with Toy Freddy’s likeness, appearing to be a gadget you speak into, emblazoned with the words “you there?”

Perhaps the most intriguing photo for fans shows director Emma Tammi in conversation with Elizabeth Lail—who portrays Vanessa in the original movie—inside a house. Overseeing the scene from a staircase is Matthew Lillard, known for playing the notorious villain William Afton in the first film. Viewers of the initial installment know the story leaves the fate of these characters in a kind of narrative limbo. While both actors will reprise their roles, the scene suggests it could be a flashback. However, knowing the Five Nights fandom, I wouldn’t be surprised if they piece together the plot long before the first trailer drops.

Patience is key, as the full film isn’t slated for release until December 5 later this year. So, for now, fans will just have to keep theorizing and waiting.