Scary Movie Reboot: Wayans Brothers Return to Write New Movie
No Release Date Yet
The Wayans Brothers are returning to write a new "Scary Movie" movie. The news was confirmed by Marlon Wayans in an interview with Variety, though he did not provide a release date.
The "Scary Movie" franchise began in 2000 and has released five films to date. The Wayans Brothers wrote and starred in the first two films, and Marlon Wayans has also appeared in the fourth and fifth films.
'Scary Movie' is a Parody Film Series
The "Scary Movie" franchise is a parody film series that satirizes popular horror films. The films have been both critically and commercially successful, grossing over $850 million worldwide.
The Wayans Brothers are known for their work on other parody films, such as "White Chicks," "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood," and "Scary Movie."
'Scary Movie' Originally a 'Scream' Parody
The first "Scary Movie" film was originally intended to be a parody of the "Scream" franchise, but the Wayans Brothers eventually decided to expand the scope of the film to include other horror films.
The film was a critical and commercial success, and it spawned four sequels. The Wayans Brothers were not involved in the third and fourth films, but they returned to write and star in the fifth film.
'Scary Movie' Franchise has Over $850 Million in Box Office Revenue
The "Scary Movie" franchise has been a commercial success, grossing over $850 million worldwide. The first film was the most successful, grossing over $278 million worldwide.
The sequels have been less successful, but they have still been profitable. The fifth film, which was released in 2013, grossed over $78 million worldwide.
The New 'Scary Movie' Film Will Be the First in the Franchise Without Marlon Wayans
The new "Scary Movie" film will be the first in the franchise without Marlon Wayans. Wayans has said that he is too busy with other projects to commit to the film.
It is unclear who will replace Wayans in the new film, but the Wayans Brothers have said that they are looking for a "fresh face" to take on the role.