The Scary Movie reboot that was announced earlier this year is formally getting some assist from the franchise’s authentic creators because the Wayans brothers are returning to write down the brand new challenge.
In a latest submit on Instagram, Marlon Wayans shared a photograph of himself and the satirical model of the Ghostface killer from the Scary Film franchise. Within the submit, Wayans mentioned that the Wayans brothers could be returning to the franchise, and are “trying ahead to having enjoyable on the massive display screen once more.” In an official assertion to Deadline on the information, Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Wayans all mentioned they’re trying ahead to getting again to work.
“We couldn’t be extra excited to be part of the brand new Scary Film and work with one another once more,” mentioned the brothers in a press release. “This can be a franchise we created greater than 20 years in the past. We bear in mind individuals laughing within the aisles and hope to see that occur once more. We look ahead to working with Jonathan Glickman and his staff on the new Miramax to deliver these laughs to theaters, the place they belong. It’s a double reunion.”
The Wayans brothers have been integral to the Scary Film franchise since its inception. The unique 2000 film was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, and written by Shawn and Marlon, alongside Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. Keenen would additionally direct the movie’s sequel in 2001, with Shawn and Marlon starring in that in addition to the primary.
What do we all know in regards to the new Scary Film?
As of now, there’s no phrase on whether or not or not the film will see any forged members from the unique set of films reprising their roles. 4 of the unique 5 Scary Movie movies starred Anna Faris and Regina Hall, with Marlon and Shawn Wayans additionally showing in two of the 5.
The primary Scary Film premiered in 2000, and was a slasher parody movie that spoofed a wide range of movies, together with Scream and I Know What You Did Final Summer season. The franchise rapidly grew, with a sequel in 2001, a 3rd movie in 2003, a fourth in 2006, and at last a fifth in 2013, which featured a largely new forged.
The Scary Film franchise was wildly profitable throughout its preliminary run, incomes greater than $890 million in whole on the worldwide field workplace. The success of the movies additionally kickstarted a big wave of parody movies mocking different genres, with movies like Superhero Film, Meet the Spartans, Epic Film, and extra.
(Supply: Deadline)