Marlon Wayans, known for his roles in iconic comedies, has expressed interest in continuing his work on beloved franchises. Following the release of Scary Movie 6 on June 12 in theaters, Wayans revealed plans to potentially revive sequels for White Chicks (2004) and Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), depending on the new film’s box office success.
Plans to Expand Marlon Wayans Movie Sequels after Scary Movie 6
As co-writer and star of Scary Movie 6, Marlon Wayans shared his excitement about the film’s reception. He told Rap Attack,
“When y’all see this movie, you’ll be like, ‘That’s it. That’s the one. That’s what we needed,’”
adding,
“Y’all belly will be full and you’ll be wanting more.”
He emphasized that, if the movie performs well, sequels to both White Chicks and Don’t Be a Menace 2 will be prioritized.
“And so, if Scary Movie does well like we hope it does, then we’ll be back real hard, next White Chicks 2 and Don’t Be a Menace 2. We’re going to dig in the crates and bring back some hits. We know how,”
Wayans said.
Returning Cast and Franchise Legacy
Scary Movie 6 brings back familiar faces, with characters such as Cindy (Anna Faris), Brenda (Regina Hall), Shorty (Marlon Wayans), Ray (Shawn Wayans), Doofy (Dave Sheridan), Greg (Lochlyn Munro), Gail (Cheri Oteri), and Mahalik (Anthony Anderson) reprising their roles. The trailer for the film was set to debut on February 27 during Scream 7 screenings. Marlon penned the script alongside his brothers Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans, who helped develop the original series but had not been involved in the past three installments. The new sequel also features Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Heidi Gardner, and returning actor Chris Elliott.
Implications for Future Comedy Franchises
The enthusiasm surrounding Scary Movie 6’s launch indicates a potential resurgence of classic Wayans comedy films. Should the film meet audience and box office expectations, fans can likely anticipate new entries in the White Chicks and Don’t Be a Menace series. This revival would not only celebrate the legacy of these cult comedies but also introduce Marlon Wayans’ iconic characters to a new generation.
