Marlon Wayans Says the Wayans Brothers Are Reuniting for a New Scary Movie and Calls Comedy “In a Recession”

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By: Lena Voss - Culture & Entertainment Editor 

Marlon Wayans Says the Wayans Brothers Are Reuniting for a New Scary Movie and Calls Comedy “In a Recession”

Marlon Wayans is stepping back into the world of Scary Movie — but he’s not calling it Scary Movie 6.

In a new interview with GQ’s Zach Baron, Wayans confirmed that he, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Shawn Wayans are returning to the franchise they helped launch into a pop-culture phenomenon. Rather than framing the project as a direct sequel, Wayans described it as a “reboot-equel,” signaling that the new film will function as a fresh start while still honoring the original spirit of the series.

For Wayans, the reunion carries more than just professional significance. He said the decision to make magic with his brothers again was deeply connected to a final wish from their late father, whose emotional request helped push the family back toward working together creatively. It’s a personal motivation that gives the project added meaning beyond the usual studio revival.

Wayans also used the interview to offer a blunt assessment of the comedy landscape. According to him, comedy has been in a “15-year recession,” with Hollywood executives and performers becoming increasingly hesitant to take risks for fear of backlash. His argument was direct: today’s entertainers, he said, are too often told what they can’t say, what they can’t joke about, and what they can’t attempt creatively.

“You can’t say that, you can’t say this,” he told GQ, adding, “You can’t, but I can.”

That confidence has long been part of Wayans’ public persona, and it was on display when he reflected on the franchise’s history. He described watching others take over Scary Movie after the Wayans family departed as a painful experience, comparing it to “watching your child become a crackhead.” The remark underscores just how closely he still identifies with the series that helped define his career.

Wayans also addressed long-running fan interest in White Chicks 2. While he didn’t confirm any sequel plans, he pushed back against the idea that the original film was meant as an attack on anyone. Instead, he framed it as a comedy built to bring people together and make them laugh.

The interview paints a picture of a comedian who remains deeply invested in the craft — and frustrated by what he sees as a culture that has become overly cautious. But it also suggests something more hopeful: that the Wayans brothers may once again be channeling their chemistry into a project that helped make them household names.

If Scary Movie was once a snapshot of early-2000s comedy chaos, Wayans seems ready to bring that energy back for a new era. Whether audiences are ready for it may be another matter entirely.

Scary Movie is a horror-comedy parody that makes fun of popular slasher films like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. It follows a group of teens who get caught up in a silly, over-the-top murder mystery full of jokes, chaos, and outrageous scenes.

Core Main cast:

Shawn Wayans — plays Ray Wilkins

Marlon Wayans — plays Shorty Meeks

Regina Hall — plays Brenda Meeks

Anna Faris — plays Cindy Campbell

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Image Credit: GQ Magazine 

Scary Movie 6

Scary Movie 6 is an upcoming horror-comedy parody that brings back the franchise’s over-the-top style of mocking popular horror films, viral trends, and pop culture. It’s expected to mix silly jokes, slapstick humor, and spooky movie references.

PPM Takeaway:

We’re excited for Scary Movie 6 — this is the blunt comedy satire we’ve been waiting for. Marlon Wayans’ comments reflect a real frustration in comedy today, where too many creators seem afraid to take risks.

Marlon Wayans also used the interview to give a blunt assessment of the comedy landscape. According to him, comedy has been in a “15-year recession,” with Hollywood executives and performers becoming more hesitant to take creative risks out of fear of backlash. He argued that today’s entertainers are often told what they can’t say, what they can’t joke about, and what they can’t try creatively.