More than 20 years have passed since the release of the first comedy film. Filming is scheduled for next year.
At the beginning of the century it premiered Scary Moviewhose premise was to parody movies mostly horror -mainly Scream and I know what they did last year– resulting in resounding success, both at the box office and in his legacy. The brothers Wayansin charge of directing the first two deliveries, They return for the sixth feature film within the franchise.
Through their social networks, Marlon Wayans announced the long-awaited return, where it was also confirmed that he will work with his brothers Keenen and Shawn: “We are back! After almost 20 years, The Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for… A return to the ‘Franchise’Scary Movie‘! We look forward to having fun again on the big screen.”
“This new installment promises to bring back the irreverent essence of the Wayans, although adapted to current times, aware that humor has evolved and that doing comedy today poses new challenges,” he revealed in a statement. Miramaxwho also detailed, together with Paramount Picturesthat Filming is scheduled to begin next year.
From success to the expected return
The comedies of Scary Movie from the early 2000s They raised more than US$896 million worldwide in five films. Released in 2000, it was one of the highest-grossing R-rated horror films of all time at the time. The film opened with $42.5 million, marking the largest opening for an R-rated horror film with a black director at the time.
Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Wayans told Deadline: “We are very excited to be part of the new Scary Movie and work together again. This is a franchise that we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the hallways and hope that happens again. We can’t wait to work with Jonathan Glickman and his team on the new Miramax to bring these laughs to theaters where they belong. It is a double meeting.”
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