A Scary Movie reboot was announced at CinemaCon in April this year, and Deadline has now confirmed that the Wayans Brothers will be returning to reboot the iconic spoof series.
Marlon, Shawn and Keenan Ivory Wayans are reuniting and returning to the Scary Movie franchise 18 years after striking gold with the original film in 2000. As reported by Deadline-
The Scary Movie reboot that was announced at CinemaCon, has finally come together with the franchise’s architects reuniting for the first time in 18 years for a new original screenplay; the earlier series a send-up of slashers like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. The new Scary Movie will shoot next year for a theatrical release. The Wayans and Rick Alvarez are writing and producing the movie.
"Last week i said i had a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to make well here it is…
WE’RE BACK!!! After nearly 20 years, the Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for… a return to the SCARY MOVIE franchise! We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again." - @marlonwayans
The Scary Movie film franchise was developed by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans. Keenen Ivory Wayans wrote and directed the first two films. Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans wrote and starred in the first two films.
Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Wayans told Deadline-
“We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the new Scary Movie and work with each other again. This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again. We look forward to working with Jonathan Glickman and his team at the new Miramax to bring these laughs to theaters, where they belong. It’s a double reunion.”
After 18 years, the Wayans Brothers Return For New Scary Movie.
Scary Movie is part of Paramount Pictures’ first look deal with Miramax. Miramax is the studio behind the franchise and Paramount Pictures is releasing worldwide. Miramax Motion Picture Group President Becky Sloviter is overseeing the project for the label.
“We are thrilled to reunite Scary Movie with the Wayans brothers, the brilliant creators behind the beloved franchise. The timing is perfect to bring back the series to the big screen and we’re lucky to have Keenen, Marlon and Shawn’s unique comedic vision bringing it to audiences around the world.” - Miramax Boss Jonathan Glickman.
More to follow as we learn it.
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