The Wayans Brothers Return to Reboot ‘Scary Movie’

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans to Return For ‘Scary Movie’ Reboot

The siblings, who together wrote, directed and starred in the first two movies of the franchise, are on board for a new take on the concept updated for today’s terrors.

'Scary Movie'. Photo: Dimension Films.

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Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans have returned to ‘Scary Movie’ territory.
Rick Alvarez is writing the script.
The movie will shoot next year.

You might recall that, back in April, Paramount announced that it was in development on a new movie in the ‘Scary Movie’ franchise.

It was a brief mention, and no details were provided, but now via Deadline we know that Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans are all back for the latest film.

Exactly what they’ll be doing on the movie this time isn’t yet clear –– Keenen Ivory Wayans wrote and directed the first two films, while Marlon and Shawn wrote and starred them.

Marlon Wayans also revealed the news via Instagram:

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What’s the story of the new ‘Scary Movie’?

'Scary Movie'. Photo: Dimension Films.

There are no details of what the new movie will be about but given that the original two films were primarily spoofs of ‘Scream,’ ‘The Exorcist’ and other horror classics, we’d expect some combination of riffs on the current crop of movies and tropes.

The script this time comes from Rick Alvarez, who is a regular Wayans contributor, having written the likes of ‘Fifty Shades of Black,’ ‘Sextuplets’ and ‘Naked.’

Scary Movie

"No mercy. No shame. No sequel."

R1 hr 28 minJul 7th, 2000

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‘Scary Movie’ reboot: the producers talk

Marlon Wayans in 'Scary Movie'. Photo: Dimension Films.

This was Miramax boss Jonathan Glickman’s statement on the new movie and the brothers’ return:

“We are thrilled to reunite ‘Scary Movie’ with the Wayans brothers, the brilliant creators behind the beloved franchise. The timing is perfect to bring back the series to the big screen and we’re lucky to have Keenen, Marlon and Shawn’s unique comedic vision bringing it to audiences around the world.”

Here’s what the brothers told Deadline on their comeback:

“We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the new ‘Scary Movie’ and work with each other again. This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again. We look forward to working with Jonathan Glickman and his team at the new Miramax to bring these laughs to theaters, where they belong. It’s a double reunion.”

Will Anna Faris return too?

Anna Faris in 'Scary Movie 2'. Photo: Dimension Films.

Anna Faris played Cindy Campbell in the first four ‘Scary Movie’ entries, so there’s a chance she might come back.

In July this year, she told People what she would want to return to the franchise:

“I would love to work with Regina (Hall) again. I just love her so much. We would make each other giggle all day long. Regina Hall would be my answer. And money. But mostly all Regina!”

When will the new ‘Scary Movie’ be in theaters?

The cameras will reportedly roll on this one next year. Paramount and Miramax are both behind the new movie but have yet to announce release date. There’s a chance it could be ready for release in late 2025, but that remains to be seen.