ScreenRantis atSan Diego Comic-Conwhere Skeet Ulrich discussed his role at theFive Nights at Freddy’s 2panel. Skeet Ulrich has been cast in the upcomingFive Nights at Freddy’ssequel, although what character he’s playing hasn’t yet been revealed.

ScreenRant’s Brennan Klein was in attendance at theFive Nights at Freddy’s 2panel, where more news about the upcoming video game horror movie sequel was revealed. During the San Diego Comic-Con 2025 panel, Skeet Ulrich said in regards to his character:

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“I cannot [reveal what character I’m playing.] I play somebody with a very particular and specific past and somebody with a very deep emotional tie to what’s going on.”

Skeet Ulrich’s casting inFive Nights at Freddy’s 2was announcedon August 05, 2025, and whilethe actor didn’t appear in the firstFive Nights at Freddy’smovie, his character in the sequel still hasn’t been revealed. This has led to a lot of speculation online, with there being all kinds of theories as to who Skeet Ulrich could be playing.

What Skeet Ulrich’s Mystery Character Means For Five Nights At Freddy’s 2

Who Is The Actor Playing?

Adding Skeet Ulrich to the cast ofFive Nights at Freddy’s 2is incredibly exciting,opening all kinds of mysteries ahead of the sequel’s July 15, 2025, release date. It is possible that Skeet Ulrich could be playing an original character, like many of the otherFive Nights at Freddy’scast members. However, his comments mean that his role will be much more than a cameo, with him having significant ties to the film’s main story.

Skeet Ulrich’sFive Nights at Freddy’s 2casting is also big news for fans of an unrelated horror franchise:Scream. Skeet Ulrich was one of the original Ghostface killers in the firstScreammovie, with his partner in crime being played by Matthew Lillard.Matthew Lillard played William Aftonin the firstFive Nights at Freddy’s, and with the actor returning for the sequel, both Ghostface killers will be reunited inFive Nights at Freddy’s 2.

Our Take On Skeet Ulrich’s Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Casting

There Is Potential For A Great Scream Reunion

There are plenty of theories as to who Skeet Ulrich could be playing, with a plethora ofFive Nights at Freddy’s video game charactersstill having not appeared in the movies. One of the most popular theories is that Skeet Ulrich is playing the Cassette Man, a character who is referenced throughout the franchise as the former partner of William Afton.

If Ulrich is truly playing the Cassette Man, the actor’s casting makes sense based on Matthew Lillard’s role as William Afton. The two characters would be reuniting to play partners once again inFive Nights at Freddy’s 2if this theory is true, with Skeet Ulrich’s casting being one of the biggest pieces of news to come out ofSan Diego Comic-Con 2025.

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Cast

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 continues the suspenseful horror saga with Mike Schmidt, a former security guard, returning to fend off animatronic nightmares at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. As new challenges arise, survival becomes precarious in this chilling sequel, expected to expand the franchise’s eerie narrative and thrill its audience.