How Marlon Wayans Survived Hell, Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein
Marlon Wayans discusses his journey in reclaiming the 'Scary Movie' franchise from the Weinsteins and the personal promise he made to his father before his passing. The film, set to release on June 5, marks the Wayans family's return to a franchise they originally created. Wayans reflects on the challenges of collaborating with his brothers and the impact of losing loved ones during the COVID pandemic.
- ▪Marlon Wayans lost 62 loved ones during the COVID pandemic.
- ▪He made a promise to his dying father to reunite with his brothers for a film project.
- ▪The new 'Scary Movie' is the first in the franchise since 2013 and is directed by Michael Tiddes.
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Andy Fallon for Paramount Pictures. Home Film Features May 25, 2026 9:00am PT How Marlon Wayans Survived Hell, Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein The comedy legend opens up about reclaiming “Scary Movie” from the Weinsteins, losing 62 loved ones during COVID, and how he negotiates having a trans son and being best pals with Dave Chappelle. By Marlow Stern On the surface, “Scary Movie” may seem like just another summer sequel mining nostalgia for profit. But for Marlon Wayans, the film’s writer, producer and star, it represents the culmination of a quarter-century battle to wrest control of his family’s franchise back from its pillagers, as well as a promise he’d made to his dying father.
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