The Wayans Brothers are set to reunite for Scary Movie reboot after ‘nearly 20 years’
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans will reunite for a Scary Movie reboot after nearly two decades.
Six months after news broke at CinemaCon that the Scary Movie franchise was working on its sixth installment, it was confirmed that the three brothers who developed the parody films are all on board.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be part of the new Scary Movie and working together again. This is a franchise we created over twenty years ago,” the siblings shared Term. “We remember the people smiling in the aisles and hope that will happen again.”
Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman also told the outlet that he was “excited to reunite Scary Movie with the Wayans brothers, the brilliant creators behind the beloved franchise.”
“The timing is perfect to bring the series back to the big screen and we are fortunate to have Keenen, Marlon and Shawn’s unique comedic vision bringing it to audiences around the world,” said Glickman.
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans will reunite for a Scary Movie reboot after nearly two decades; (L-R) Marlon, Keenen and Shawn seen in 2012
Marlon and Shawn both posted about the exciting news on their respective Instagram accounts as they teased that they were “finally giving the fans what they asked for” after all these years.
“We look forward to having fun on the big screen again,” they added.
Fans were quick to respond as they called the project “way overdue.”
“Take Ana Farris and Regina Hall,” one fan wrote.
Another said: ‘I’m happy and proud of you!’
“Dope, can you guys do White Chicks now?!?! It’s been twenty years!’ a third asked.
Scary Movie 6 will begin filming next year and hit theaters in 2025.
According to Deadline, this is the first time in 18 years that the brothers have collaborated on a new original screenplay.
The plot and release date have not been revealed at this time.
Scary Movie 6 will begin filming next year and hit theaters in 2025; Scary movie one pictured
The franchise is known for spoofing famous horror films like Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Blair Witch Project
The franchise is known for spoofing famous horror films like Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Blair Witch Project
Keenen wrote and directed the first two films, while his brothers Marlon and Shawn co-wrote and starred in Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2.
Scary Movie was released on July 7, 2000 and served as a parody of popular horror films at the time.
The film starred Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Reginal Hall and Kurt Fuller – alongside Marlon and Shawn.
The first film starred Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Reginal Hall and Kurt Fuller – alongside Marlon and Shawn
Scary Movie became a major worldwide hit, grossing over $278 million at the box office.
Scary Movie 2 was released on July 4, 2001, starring Marlon, Shawn, Anna and Regina, joined by cast mates Tori Spelling, Andy Richter, Natasha Lyonne and Chris Elliott.
The film parodied The Haunting, The Exorcist, The Amityville Horror and more.
The third film – Scary Movie 3 – was released on October 24, 2003, with Anna and Regina returning, alongside Charlie Sheen, Simone Rex, Leslie Nielson, Queen Latifah, Pamela Anderson, Kevin Hart and more.
Scary Movie 4 released on April 14, 2006, starring Anna, Regina, Leslie, Carmen, as well as Molly Shannon, Bull Pullman and more.
Scary Movie became a major worldwide hit, grossing over $278 million at the box office
Scary Movie 5 debuted on April 12, 2013. Starring Simon, Heather Locklear, Katrina Bowden, Erica Ash and Ashley Tisdale.
Keenen directed Scary 1 and 2, David Zucker directed 3 and 4, and Malcolm D. Lee directed the fifth film.