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Keenen Ivory Wayans wanted Anna Faris not to do Scary Movie 3 after he and his brothers walked away from the horror-spoof series. A year after the film's

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 9

'Scary Movie' is a mixed bag of crude humor and meta commentary (review)

The first Scary Movie is an undeniable 21st-century cultural touchstone. It is a shamelessly raunchy, endlessly quotable (and crucially, gif-able) horror parody of ’90s slasher films like Scream...

Wayans Brothers Break Down the Post-credits Scenes in ‘Scary Movie 6’: Secret Horror Parodies for Fans to Find

'Scary Movie 6' Adds Animated 'KPop Demon Hunters' Musical Spoof

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 8

Wayans Brothers Break Down the Post-credits Scenes in ‘Scary Movie 6’: Secret Horror Parodies for Fans to Find

The Wayans brothers have revealed the making of two secret post-credits scenes in Scary Movie 6 , Short Hand, and Brosferatu, hidden as rewards for fans who stay till the very end.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 5

Hollywood star Marlon Wayans wants to reboot In Living Color

Marlon Wayans would love to reboot In Living Color. The 53-year-old actor starred alongside his siblings, Damon, Kim, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans, in the hit sketch comedy show in the early 90s, and Marlon admits that he'd love to lead a reboot of In Living Color, which was originally written and created by Keenen Ivory.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 5

'Maybe For Part 7' - Marlon Wayans Hints at a 'Scary Movie' Debut for Melissa Barrera

Judging from Marlon Wayans' excitement, Melissa Barrera may as well make it into Scary Movie 7 . Although she is not part of the franchise yet, the comedian seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the prospect of her joining.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 4

Marlon Wayans Reveals the Shocking Amount He Was Paid for Brother’s Iconic ‘In Living Color’ Character on ‘The View’

Marlon and Shawn Wayans were the day’s guests of The View on Thursday (June 4), supporting the release of their long-awaited sequel, Scary Movie 6, and Marlon revealed exactly how much he got paid for a character that became legendary on In Living Color.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 3

'Scary Movie' Franchise’s Richest Star Ranked in 2026: Check Who Earns the Most

Decades after the initial releases, the core creative minds and actors continue to reap the financial rewards of their parody empires, with Keenan Ivory Wayans leading with a whopping $65 million net worth.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 3

Scary Movie star Marlon Wayans 'isn't afraid to go there' with comedy

Marlon Wayans is "not afraid to go there" with his comedy. The 53-year-old actor has written the latest film in the Scary Movie franchise alongside his siblings, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Craig Wayans, and Marlon has likened his take on contemporary culture to "bare-knuckle boxing".

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 26

Marlon Wayans explains why 'the world needs a laugh'

Marlon Wayans believes now is the perfect time for another Scary Movie. The 53-year-old actor has enjoyed huge success with the Scary Movie franchise, which launched in 2000, and Marlon thinks now is the ideal time to release Scary Movie 6.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 26

Marlon Wayans Honored Father’s Final Wish by Reuniting Brothers for 'Scary Movie' Reboot

Marlon Wayans recently opened up about an emotional promise he made to his late father during one of their final conversations, revealing that he had vowed to make it happen.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 6

Marlon Wayans has one hope for Scary Movie 6

Marlon Wayans has opened up about the return of the Scary Movie franchise with the sixth movie, insisting that “people just want to feel good again”. The

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 4

Scary Movie 6 being released a week early

The sixth Scary Movie film is being released a week earlier than planned. After the trailer dropped on Monday (02.03.26), 53-year-old Marlon Wayans - who wrote, produced and starred in the upcoming slasher from Miramax - revealed Paramount Pictures will release the parody horror on June 5 instead of June 12.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 3

Marlon Wayans: I'm trying to bring back laughter

Marlon Wayans is on a mission to "bring back laughter" with Scary Movie 6. The 53-year-old actor is returning to the horror spoof franchise that he co-created with brothers Shawn and Keenen Ivory Wayans more than 25 years ago, and Marlon has made clear that the new film is about restoring comedy to its former glory.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / February 21

Marlon Wayans Promises Return of Iconic and Hilarious Fan Favorite Film with 'White Chicks 2'

Before the reboot and remake era, Marlon Wayans and the Wayans Brothers’ dynasty made parody movies. Wayans has confirmed that “White Chicks 2” and “Don’t Be A Menance 2” are in the works.

Entertainment News / Music Times / December 10

50 Cent Fires Warning at Marlon Wayans Over Criticism of Diddy Netflix Doc: 'Keep My Name Out Your Mouth!'

50 Cent has fired back at Marlon Wayans after the actor-comedian sparked controversy when he called out the motive behind the rapper's new Netflix documentary, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." This fight is the latest public feud to draw widespread attention to the high-profile series since its release.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 9, 2025

Making movies is easy, says Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans thinks acting is easier than performing stand-up comedy. The 53-year-old actor has starred in a host of well-known films, including Scary Movie, White Chicks and Requiem for a Dream, and Marlon admits that he finds acting to be much easier than stand-up comedy.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 22, 2025

Marlon Wayans defends Him following poor reviews

Marlon Wayans has defended Him following a string of poor reviews. The 53-year-old actor - who plays a legendary NFL player in the new sports horror opposite

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 15, 2025

The Best TV and Film Trailers of 2025 (So Far)

Similar to beloved post-credits scenes, trailers are a part of the meal of a television series or film.

Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser try to steal rare artificact in 'Americana' trailer

Bob Odenkirk's vacation gets violent in top notch "Nobody 2" trailer

John Cena is back to lead the in-your-face "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer

Marvel Television drops first teaser for 'Ironheart' starring Dominique Thorne

20 box office flops that are actually worth watching

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 2, 2025

Everything we know about 'Him,' the Jordan Peele-produced football horror film

Whenever there’s a horror project with Jordan Peele’s involvement—whether as a director, writer, and/or producer—everyone wants to know about it. Peele is notorious for keeping films under wraps and giving us very little information about what’s coming next.

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Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 21, 2025

Amid ‘Poppa’s House’ Reunion, Marlon Wayans Reveals the ‘True Genius’ of Damon Wayans Sr.

Marlon Wayans reunites with his brother and nephew onscreen on the Monday, March 24 episode of Poppa’s House. Working with Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 29, 2024

The Wayans Brothers Are Filming a SCARY MOVIE Reboot in 2025

Like the original Scream film that it parodies, the first Scary Movie film (2000) changed the game and inspired many films to follow as well as its own franchise.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 25, 2024

Marlon Wayans & Tisha Campbell Could Appear on ‘Poppa’s House,’ Damon Wayans Jr. Says

Poppa’s House just got started, but the Wayans family already has big plans for the show’s future. New Girl and In Living Color reunions are coming up a February episode of Poppa’s House Season 1, and Damon Wayans Jr.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

21st-century TV shows that were canceled before their time

It’s an issue, a travesty, and an annoyance to TV fanatics everywhere who were left forever fuming when it came to these 21st-century TV shows canceled too soon.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 13, 2021

Marlon Wayans: 'I think 'White Chicks 2' is necessary'

Marlon Wayans hasn't hid his desire to finally make the White Chicks sequel, and he became even more assertive this week. "I think White Chicks 2 is necessary," the actor, comedian and filmmaker told Variety.

Marlon Wayans quit stand-up for 20 years because Chris Rock heckled him

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2021

Marlon Wayans quit stand-up for 20 years because Chris Rock heckled him

Marlon Wayans stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the new Aretha Franklin biopic Respect , but he couldn't help but share how disrespectful Chris Rock once was to him.

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