In the 26 years since the Wayans Brothers unleashed the original Scary Movie to a box office-smashing debut, the outrageous, R-rated horror spoof has become a cultural touchstone, breaking boundaries and redefining the rules of movie comedy for audiences all over the world. Beloved for its off-the-wall parodies of popular fright fests like Scream and Halloween, the film became a global sensation, inspiring a series of side-splitting sequels and a legion of lifelong fans. Now Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans have returned to reinvigorate the pop culture sensation they launched over two decades ago with an all-new sixth chapter: Scary Movie.

Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed.  The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.

Scary Movie is directed by Michael Tiddes (A Haunted House, Naked). Written by Marlon Wayans & Shawn Wayans & Keenen Ivory Wayans (“In Living Color,” “The Last O.G.”) & Craig Wayans (“My Wife and Kids”) & Rick Alvarez (A Haunted House, Fifty Shades of Black). Based on Characters Created by Shawn Wayans & Marlon Wayans & Buddy Johnson & Phil Beauman and Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer.

Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer “Ghostface”, the Core Four are back

“You know what’s crazy?” says Marlon Wayans, who co-wrote, produced, and stars in the new movie as the iconic stoner Shorty Meeks. “We never thought about the impact of the movie as we were doing it. We just wanted to make noise. We wanted to make people laugh. Some people didn’t get it initially; we knew we were onto something. We knew the truth, culture, and humour that we had, and we stuck with it.”

Scary Movie and its four follow up features went on to gross close to $900 million dollars. Liberally laced with the Wayanses’ irresistible irreverence, the movies also took on thorny social issues with scathing humor. After departing the franchise after Scary Movie 2 in 2001, the brothers are ready to take their best-known creation back to its subversive roots. The newest chapter of the legendary laugh-fest sends up some of the most successful horror movies of all time, including favorite franchises like Scream and Halloween, as well as recent chillers like Get Out, Ma, M3GAN, The Substance, Sinners, Weapons, and more.

When Jonathan Glickman took over at Miramax in 2024, one of his very first self-imposed mandates was to bring the Wayanses back together to create the next iteration of the popular series. “Scary Movie was a sleeping giant in the Miramax library, and there was no way we would bring it back without the Wayans family,”  says Glickman. “They possess a uniquely fearless, wildly original voice that resonates with audiences around the world to this day.  From the very beginning, our goal was to honor what made the franchise iconic while giving this new chapter the energy and relevance to connect with a whole new generation of fans – there is no way to do that without them.” 

“It feels like home, you know?” Marlon says. “But we’ve renovated the house while keeping the bones. We’re bringing in new furniture and keeping the things we like to make the best version possible. We have our stalwarts like Anna Faris and Regina Hall, and my brother Shawn is back on screen and we’ve incorporated some new cast members. The audience is going to have a lot of fun, find a lot of Easter eggs and have a lot of laughs.”

For Shawn, stepping back into the world of Scary Movie feels both nostalgic and newly energized. “It feels good to be back and to be having fun revitalizing the franchise that me, Keenen, and Marlon started,” he says. “We’re not trying to ‘reclaim’ anything. We just want the audience to laugh, that’s all. Laughter’s always important no matter what time you’re living in, but we could definitely use more laughs now.”

Marlon learned the movie business watching his eldest brother, Keenen, who began as a performer and quickly transitioned into writing, producing, and directing. Marlon has taken those on-the-job lessons to heart, writing and producing over two dozen films and television series, while also establishing himself as one of the busiest actor-comedians in the entertainment industry. “Back in 2000 Keenen was at the helm,” he says. “And we all supported him. I was just the baby brother. Now I’m the guy making the choices. I look for the same thing in the people I work with that Keenen looks for: talent. There’s a gleam in the eye of the fearless. When you let them free to roam, they learn to be great writers, great actors, great filmmakers. The folks on this film came to play. They slam-dunked it home.”

In addition to his brothers, Marlon turned to frequent collaborators including producer Rick Alvarez and director Michael Tiddes to revive the original outlaw spirit while introducing fresh elements designed for a new generation of fans. Their creative partnership is responsible for six comedy films, including A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, Fifty Shades of Black, Naked and Sextuplets.

For Tiddes, the collaboration is built on a shared comedic instinct and a willingness to keep pushing the envelope further. “Working with the Wayans family has always felt like stepping into comedy boot camp in the best possible way. They taught me early on that nothing is too big, too wild, or too fearless if it makes people laugh. There’s a rhythm and energy to the way they create that’s completely unique – it’s fast, collaborative, fearless, and always evolving,” he shares. “What’s made our partnership work over six films is that we all push and sharpen each other creatively. Marlon and the Wayanses have this incredible instinct for fearless, boundary-pushing comedy, and Rick has been such an important part of that legacy for decades. As the Wayans’ longtime producing partner since the original Scary Movie, he’s been instrumental in helping shape and build the most iconic comedies they’ve ever made. He brings an incredible creative instinct to both the writing and producing process, and he’s always been incredibly supportive when it comes to helping protect and achieve my vision for the film. I’ve always loved bringing my own comedic perspective into the mix, finding ways to ground the chaos, heighten the absurdity, and shape the comedy so it keeps surprising audiences. I also love elevating the comedy through cinematic scope, dynamic visuals, and building set pieces that feel as exciting as they are outrageous. Together, we’re constantly trying to top ourselves and chase that raw, unapologetic comedy that made people fall in love with these movies in the first place.’”

Producer Rick Alvarez echoed that sense of long-time creative collaboration and shared ambition, reflecting on his history with the franchise and the team behind it. “I started working with Marlon, Shawn and Keenen a short while before production began on the original Scary Movie, and I’ve been extremely fortunate to be a part of some iconic comedy films as a result of that collaboration,” says Alvarez. “Over the past dozen years, Marlon and I have continued that partnership with the goal of making every movie a classic. Writing and producing this chapter of the franchise, with all of the guys, has been an incredible full circle moment and I couldn’t be more excited about it.”

Alvarez also credits Tiddes as a key creative force behind the film and the perfect fit to help carry the franchise forward. “Mike is one of the most under-appreciated comedy directors of all time. He has directed films that were #1 at the box office in addition to #1 world-wide streaming hits. Still, for some unknown reason, he keeps wanting to direct our movies,” he jokes. “He came up in the Wayans camp, watching Keenen direct Marlon and Shawn in several films, which made him the ideal choice for Scary Movie. I really hope he gets the credit he deserves for his outstanding work and still wants to keep directing our movies.”

“At this point Mike, Rick, and I are like a three-headed beast,” Marlon says. “I always talk to my brothers and our nephew Craig, who is also a writer and producer on the film, and I keep my fellow writers in my head, but I was the one on set every day with Rick and Mike. I believe that until a movie is shot, edited and about to be in theaters, it’s still a work in progress. We wrote a hilarious movie, but we kept on making it better every day.”

Finding humor in dark places, like the conventions of horror films, is a passion for Marlon. “Like they say, laughter is the best medicine,” he explains. “When you can find humor in unexpected situations, that’s when you really become funny. We’re sending up the world around us and it’s dark sometimes, but we know how to bring in the light. Tension, comedy and horror have a similar rhythm. Once you feel that tension, then you know you’re going to be scared. And then here comes a fart joke. Tension, tension, tension, scare, joke. That’s horror-comedy.”

Tiddes adds, “Horror and comedy honestly speak the same cinematic language, they’re both built on tension, timing, surprise, and release. The fun of making these movies is walking that razor’s edge where the audience doesn’t know if they’re about to scream or laugh. Marlon and the Wayanses have always had an incredible instinct for finding humor in uncomfortable or dark situations because comedy becomes even funnier when it catches you off guard. From my perspective as a director, the challenge is orchestrating that rhythm visually and emotionally –  building suspense like a real horror film, grounding the stakes, and then completely blindsiding the audience with something outrageous or absurd. When horror-comedy works, the laughs hit harder because the tension feels real.”

The Wayans dynasty is out in force in Scary Movie, with more of the family in various on- and off-camera roles than ever before. In addition to Marlon, Shawn, Keenen, and Craig, sisters Kim and Nadia, Damon Jr., plus assorted cousins, nephews, and nieces all contribute to the fun.

“I think there could be about 150 of us on set in all kinds of jobs,” Marlon says. “It’s a family reunion of sorts. We’ve always put a lot of family in our projects. Keenen started the tradition with I’m Gonna Git You Sucka and we’ve been doing it ever since. A lot of these kids was just thoughts when the first movie came out. To see them grown and taking part in this now is great. The young ones are learning watching their uncles and aunts and dads do it. The best way to teach people is to just show them how.”

 In this newest installment, Marlon reprises his signature role as Shorty Meeks, one of the movie’s “core four” in the first two chapters. The quintessential pothead has had a drastic reversal of fortune since the first two films. “Back in 2000, Shorty was a knucklehead,” says Marlon. “He played video games. He freestyled. He smoked weed. Cut to 26 years later, he’s doing the same exact thing. He’s smoking weed, gaming, basically wilding out and putting it on video, except now he’s getting rich doing it. He’s got a weed company, you know what I’m saying? He ain’t just smoking it. But he’s still living in the basement. He’s still Shorty.”

The former lifelong burnout has become one of the most successful people in the Scary Movie universe. “His gear’s better than it used to be, you know?” says Marlon. “Now he got the Rick Owens. He got some Nike. He don’t just have a rotten tooth no more. He’s got a real gold cap over that cavity, son.”

Marlon has seen Shorty through some hard times in the past, so he knows that character inside and out. “When we did the first movie, Shorty wasn’t fully written,” he says. “I had been doing two other movies while Keenen and Shawn were prepping. When I came to set, Keenen said, ‘You’re in the basement and there’s a party going on. What’s Shorty going to do today?’ I’d go away for an hour and come back with what Shorty was going to do and we’d shoot it.”

But as producer and writer, Marlon knows the importance of understanding every character as well as he does his own. “If you’re the only funny thing in a movie, you got a problem,” he says. “I make sure everybody is taken care of, because I know the value of the team. Think the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s. Jordan needed to make sure Pippen got off. Needed to make sure Kurt started feeling good and Randy Brown was hitting his 15-footer. Being a good teammate means helping everybody do well, not just me.”

In addition to being part of the writing and producing team for the film, Shawn Wayans once again plays “Gay” Ray, who is still in love with high school sweetheart Brenda Meeks, but has a hankering he doesn’t quite understand. “Once I am on set, I am reflecting on the character and who he is,” Shawn says. “Ray says he’s grown, but he’s the same. I commit to that and give the best performance I can. I want consistency. I’m doing the best I can to have fun and deliver a funny performance.”

Shawn returned to set alongside co-stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall, reuniting for the first time in almost 20 years. “It was big hugs all around and catching up with each other,” he says. “We picked up where we left off, just having fun and working together. We also have a super talented new cast, so it’s been very cool.”

And, as Shawn says, “A Wayans movie ain’t a Wayans movie until you have multiple Wayanses in there.” Damon Wayans Jr. plays FBI Special Agent Underwood, while Gregg Wayans is introduced to the family franchise as Brad, Brenda Meeks’ son.

“We are all definitely very proud,” adds Marlon. “Gregg was my stand-in for five movies. We’ve been grooming him to be a star for the last 10 years. I wanted him close to me so he can understand how you show up and the discipline that you have. There are sacrifices. What Gregg had to sacrifice on this movie was his mustache.”

In his character Brad’s case, the apple really did fall pretty far from the tree. “From the beginning, I knew I had to play Brad,” Gregg says. “I put it out there, but it was never guaranteed. I had to audition like everybody else. Brad is a black guy who loves white culture. He loves white girls. He’s the naive virgin who doesn’t really relate to his people, so he gravitates toward the other side. He and his sister Dei, played by Sydney Park, are polar opposites, but both crazy, unique characters.”

Gregg describes the script as unhinged, ridiculous, and “funny funny.” “There are definitely some over-the-top gags that fans love,” he says. “You have to have moments that push the boundaries. And we definitely are crossing the line… Audiences can expect to see some outrageous stuff, as well as comedy that everyone will be able to relate to.”

Wayans sister Kim came of age as a performer working alongside her brothers in early projects including the comedy sketch show “In Living Color” and Keenen’s debut feature I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. After appearing in this film, she has just one question: “Why wasn’t I in the first two?” Kim adds, “It was so much fun to be back working with my family. The movie is so great. We could all use some belly laughs, can’t we? It’s just funny situations and characters.”

Of her character, Nurse Ratchett, Kim says, the name tells you everything you need to know. “You would not want to be under the care of this nurse. You might not make it out of the hospital room alive if Nurse Ratchett is in charge! When I was asked if I wanted to do it, I said yes based on what they wrote. But of course I knew I was going to be able to add things of my own work to it. So get up off your behinds and come see this movie!”

The R-rated comedy is back

Marlon Wayans likes to call himself and his brothers “equal opportunity offenders,” a philosophy that continues to define the Scary Movie franchise. “When you come to this movie, you’ll laugh at the other guy and you’ll laugh at yourself,” he promises. “I’ve spent the last 15 years on a comedy stage every weekend so I know where the laughs are. I think we’re delivering something special to the theaters.”

According to Tiddes, that willingness to push boundaries is exactly what gives the franchise its edge. ‘I’ve always believed that great R-rated comedy should feel fearless. It should surprise you, make you slightly uncomfortable, catch you off guard, and then have you laughing before you even realize what just happened,’ he says. ‘That’s one of the reasons I’ve loved working with the Wayans family and Rick for so many years – there’s never been an interest in playing it safe or sanding down the edges to make everyone comfortable. The comedy works because it’s bold, unapologetic, self-aware, and willing to go places most movies won’t.’

That mindset, he says, fueled the team’s ambition to make this installment feel bigger, crazier, and more unpredictable than ever. ‘We wanted Scary Movie to feel dangerous again, like anything could happen, nobody is safe, and every scene is trying to top the last in the funniest, wildest way possible. Rick, Marlon, and the entire team were constantly pushing creatively to make every joke sharper and every sequence bigger. For me, this movie also feels like a celebration of something audiences have been missing for a while: unapologetic, crowd-pleasing, hard-R comedy on the big screen. There’s something special about sitting in a packed theater hearing people gasp, laugh, and lose it together. I really believe R-rated comedy is back, and Scary Movie is leading the charge by crossing every line.”

That approach has been a part of the DNA since the beginning, and Marlon is quick to remind audiences of how unusual the original Scary Movie was at the time. “It was the first of its kind: a parody brought to you by African-Americans featuring a diverse cast,” Marlon says. “We explored culture and humor and characters that hadn’t really been seen in mainstream movies. This one is no different. We kicked the doors open all those years ago and we’re keeping up the tradition that we always stood by. Everybody’s going to get it in this movie. Just enjoy it when it’s your turn, laugh with it and at it and then feel free to laugh again. Scary Movie, made with the Wayans’ formula and the Wayans’ recipe, is what the world needs now to come together and laugh together.”

MARLON WAYANS (“Shorty” / “Joe” / “Tiffany” / “Count Brolock”) is a multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director with a dynamic career that spans film, television, and stand-up comedy. His films have grossed more than $736 million in domestic box office and $1 billion globally. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. He hit a career milestone with his highly anticipated first-ever stand-up comedy special, Woke-ish, which premiered on Netflix in February 2018.

Wayans’ fourth comedy special, Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. He’s currently on the road for his Wild Child Tour, which will culminate in his fifth stand-up special. His previous comedy special for HBO Max, Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me, received rave reviews from critics and fans. Wayans scored an overall deal with HBO Max that included performing a stand-up special and hosting a multi-act special which resulted in Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is and Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners. All three are currently streaming on Max.

Wayans can recently be seen on the big screen starring in Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions psychological sports thriller, HIM, directed by Justin Tipping.

After 20 years Marlon reunited with his brothers, Keenen and Shawn Wayans, to write and produce Scary Movie for Paramount Pictures and Miramax. Marlon also stars in the film alongside original cast members Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall . It is slated to be released in theaters on June 5, 2026.

In March of 2023 Wayans had a successful run guest hosting a week of “The Daily Show.”

Also in 2023, he starred as George Raveling in Prime Video’s, AIR, alongside an all-star ensemble including Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Ben Affleck. In 2022 he starred in and produced Netflix’s The Curse of Bridge Hollow. In 2021, he starred as Ted White in MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, opposite Jennifer Hudson. The year prior, he starred in Sofia Coppola’s Apple-A24 movie On the Rocks, alongside Rashida Jones and Bill Murray.

In 2019, Wayans wrote and produced the Michael Tiddes directed Netflix movie Sextuplets, in which he starred as Alan, a man who embarks on a personal journey to find his birth mother and discovers he was born a sextuplet. In addition to playing the central role, Wayans appeared as all five of Alan’s siblings in the film.

On television, Wayans gained rave reviews for his guest star role as Lou in “Bel-Air.” In 2022 he executive produced and hosted Meta’s “Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans.” He starred and executive produced the NBC sitcom “Marlon,” a family comedy loosely based on his life. Both seasons of “Marlon” are currently streaming on Netflix.

Wayans reunited with director Michael Tiddes in the 2017 Netflix movie Naked, which Wayans wrote, produced and starred in, opposite Regina Hall. The year before, he wrote, produced and starred in Tiddes’ Fifty Shades of Black, also starring Mike Epps and Kali Hawk.

In 2014, Wayans starred in the Open Road Films comedy A Haunted House 2, the sequel to the hilarious 2013 hit A Haunted House, which had a budget of $1.7 million and grossed $65 million globally. Wayans wrote and produced both films.

Wayans hosted the NBC comedy/variety series “I Can Do That!” and also starred in and created the 2014 TBS hit comedy competition series “Funniest Wins.” Also in 2014, he embarked on a national comedy tour with his brothers Keenen, Damon and Shawn, which marked the first stand-up tour for the four Wayans Brothers.

Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as Marcus Copeland in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy White Chicks, opposite Shawn Wayans, Jamie King and Terry Crews. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the film grossed more than $100 million worldwide. He also wrote and starred alongside his brother Shawn Wayans in Dimension Films’ horror comedy spoof films Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2, both directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Scary Movie, released in 2000, was one of the highest grossing R-rated horror movies of all time back in the day. The film opened at $42.5 million which was the biggest opening for an R-rated horror movie and a black director at that time.

Wayans’ additional film credits include the Columbia Pictures comedy Mo’ Money; New Line Cinema’s drama Above the Rim; Miramax’s parody film Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood; Touchstone Pictures’ The Sixth Man; Miramax’s Senseless; Dungeons & Dragons; Darren Aronofsky’s hit drama Requiem for a Dream, opposite Jared Leto and Jennifer Connolly; The Coen Brothers’ The Ladykillers, opposite Tom Hanks; Behind the Smile; Columbia Pictures’ Little Man; DreamWorks’ Norbit, opposite Eddie Murphy; Paramount Pictures and MTV’s parody film Dance Flick; Paramount’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra, opposite Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid and Joseph Gordon-Levitt; 20th Century Fox’s Marmaduke; and the hit comedy The Heat, opposite Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.

Additionally, Wayans starred with his brother Shawn Wayans on The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.,” which was the highest -rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication. He has appeared on several popular television programs, including FOX’s “In Living Color,” Adult Swim’s “Children’s Hospital,” and BET’s “Second Generation Wayans.”

SHAWN WAYANS (“Ray”) made his acting debut in 1989 in his brother Keenen Ivory

Wayans’ feature film I’m Gonna Get You Sucka. Immediately following his feature film debut, Shawn joined the cast of the Emmy© Award winning comedy series, “In Living Color.”

He starred in the box office hits, Little Man and White Chicks, both of which he also co-wrote and co-executive produced. Shawn began co-writing his string of blockbusters with the smash Scary Movie where he also played Ray, an ambiguously gay football jock, alongside his brother Marlon Wayans, and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Co-written, co-executive produced by and starring Shawn Wayans, Scary Movie 2 was the only sequel in the Scary Movie franchise with direct Wayans involvement.

Continuing his legacy of genre defining comedy, Shawn Wayans co-writes, produces, and returns to his iconic role as Ray in the new Scary Movie, slated for global theatrical release on June 5, 2026.

His past film credits include the hit comedy Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood, which he co-wrote, executive produced and starred in with brother Marlon Wayans. The movie was a comic spoof of the coming-of-age-in-the-hood movies and is a huge cult favorite.

“The Wayans Bros.” sitcom, which Shawn and Marlon created and starred in, was the first WB show to be sold into syndication after heading up the WB network lineup for five years.

Shawn, along with his brothers and sisters, created “Thugaboo” and the subsequent “Boo Crew” animated specials for Nickelodeon, which began premiering in August 2006. In addition to creating, the Wayans are also writing, directing, and voicing the series, which takes a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of nine inner city kids. TheBooCrew.com released in the fall 2009 and plans are underway to turn The Boo Crew into a daily comic strip.

When not on the road performing standup, Shawn can be found hard at work in the “lab” where he and his brothers are busy concocting their next project.

DAMON WAYANS JR. (“Agent Underwood”) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He hails from a renowned family of entertainers, being the son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans.

Damon made his screen debut in his father’s film Blankman and sitcom “My Wife and Kids,” on which he eventually became a staff writer. However, he got his big break when he was cast as Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom “Happy Endings,” which garnered a dedicated fanbase and received critical acclaim for its humor and ensemble cast. Damon continued his success on the small screen when he landed a series regular role as Coach in “New Girl,” alongside Zoey Deschanel and Jake Johnson, where he received critical acclaim for his comedic timing and on-screen chemistry with the ensemble cast.

Damon has an equally prominent presence on the big screen. In 2014, He teamed up with Jake Johnson again in the blockbuster hit Let’s Be Cops, which grossed over $138M worldwide against a $17M budget. In the same year, Damon starred in Disney’s Big Hero 6, which won an Oscar for best-animated feature. He played flashy roles in The Other Guys, opposite Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, directed by Adam McKay, and The Harder They Fall alongside Jonathan Majors, which was nominated for 11 NAACP awards.

Damon recently starred alongside Tom Ellis and Gina Rodriguez in the hit Netflix film Players and Kinda Pregnant starring Amy Schumer, also for Netflix.

Damon Jr.’s Two Shakes Entertainment production banner is currently in a producing deal at CBS STUDIOS and most recently had “Poppa’s House” and “Raid the Cage” on CBS. He can currently be seen in Apple TV’s “Shrinking.”

MICHAEL TIDDES (Directed by) is a filmmaker known for high-concept, character-driven comedies that fuse bold ideas, razor-sharp humor, and action-packed set pieces. A versatile director, writer, and producer, Tiddes combines technical precision with narrative innovation, delivering genre-bending stories packed with energy and crowd-pleasing laughs. His work is defined by visual flair, fearless comedy, and smart swings at pop culture.

Tiddes most recently directed Scary Movie for Paramount Pictures and Miramax. The highly anticipated sixth installment in the iconic spoof franchise arrives in theaters June 5, 2026, reuniting legacy stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans, and generating major excitement among longtime fans online. With Tiddes at the helm, the film promises a fresh wave of outrageous comedy while honoring the franchise’s roots.

Half Baked: Totally High brought Tiddes’ signature mix of visual style and comedy to a new generation. More joint-passing than direct sequel, the film channels the spirit of the original while introducing a fresh cast and welcoming back Rachel True and Harland Williams.

Tiddes cemented his streaming reputation with back-to-back Netflix hits Sextuplets and Naked, both of which reached #1 among the platform’s most-watched comedies globally. Sextuplets pushed the limits of visual comedy with more than 1,400 VFX shots, allowing Marlon Wayans to portray seven distinct characters. Naked delivered a time-loop twist on the romantic comedy, blending physical comedy with emotional heart.

Before streaming success, Tiddes made his mark at the box office with A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, and Fifty Shades of Black, showcasing his instinct for parody and commercial comedy. His debut feature, A Haunted House, grossed more than $70 million worldwide on a $1.5 million budget.

On the TV and digital side, Tiddes directed the first season of “Laugh It Forward,” episodes of “The Burn with Jeff Ross,” and co-created the Fox sketch series “In the Flow with Affion Crockett.” His sketch shorts, music videos, and branded content have generated hundreds of millions of views across platforms.

Tiddes continues to push the boundaries of comedy, horror, and action with inventive storytelling, visual energy, and a distinct comedic voice. Each project delivers bold entertainment that is unmistakably his.

KEENEN IVORY WAYANS (Written by, Produced by) is an influential American comedian, actor, writer, and director known for bringing bold, honest humor to comedy.

The second of ten children, Wayans attended Tuskegee University as an engineering major but ultimately left to pursue comedy. He began his career doing stand-up in New York before he moved to Los Angeles where he landed small TV roles and began building a reputation as both a writer and performer. He worked with Eddie Murphy on Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987) and co-created the satirical film Hollywood Shuffle (1987) with Robert Townsend, followed by his own hit parody I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988).

Rising to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he created the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “In Living Color” (1990), which pushed boundaries with its fearless humor, showcased up-and-coming comics, and advanced the careers of numerous stars.

He continued directing and starring in films like A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994), appeared in projects with his brothers, and took on roles in movies like The Glimmer Man (1996).

In the 2000s, Wayans found renewed success directing the hit spoof Scary Movie (2000), a hugely successful parody that redefined the spoof genre for a new generation. He went on to direct Scary Movie 2 (2001) and continued to collaborate with his family on comedies like White Chicks (2004) and Little Man (2006).

Wayans also briefly hosted a talk show and later returned to television directing, including work on “The Last O.G.” (2018). Throughout his career, Wayans has been known for his sharp satire, strong family collaborations, and lasting influence on modern comedy.

Coming up next, he is co-writing and co-producing the latest installment in the Scary Movie Franchise, which promises to cancel Cancel Culture with the return of The Wayans.

CRAIG WAYANS (Written by, Produced by), born March 27 in 1976, is an American actor, writer, producer, and nephew to the famous Wayans brothers, known for his work on “My Wife and Kids,” Dance Flick, and co-creating/starring in BET’s “Second Generation Wayans.” He has worked extensively within the family’s production stable, writing for Scary Movie 2 and executive producing Marlon Wayans: Good Grief.

Key Details –

Family: Son of Diedre Wayans

Major Works as Writer/Producer: “Wayans Bros,” “My Wife and Kids,” Scary Movie 2, Dance Flick, “Second Generation Wayans,” “Marlon,” “The Last OG,” “Bigger” and the upcoming Scary Movie (2026).

RICK ALVAREZ (Written by, Produced by) is a writer, producer and co-founder of Ugly Baby Productions, a partnership with Marlon Wayans. Alvarez co-write and co-produced the highly anticipated “re-boot-equel” of the Scary Movie franchise. In addition, Alvarez has developed, produced some of the most iconic and successful comedy features in recent history with nearly $1 billion in box office, including Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, A Haunted House 1 & 2, and 50 Shades of Black. He co-wrote and produced the world-wide number one hits for Netflix, Nakes, Sextuplets and The Curse of Bridge Hollow. He served as executive producer on the award-winning indie documentaries You Look Fine and Sweet Micky For President (Showtime), in addition to Unraveling George (TNT). He also executive produced some of the most watched stand up comedy specials in streaming history including Woke-Ish (Netflix), God Loves Me (HBOMax), You Know What It Is (HBOMax),  The Headliners (HBOMax), and Good Grief (Amazon). Alvarez also Executive Produced the NBC comedy series “Marlon,” VR celebrity prank series “Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans” for Meta, NBC celebrity competition series “I Can Do That,” unscripted comedy-competition series “Funniest Wins” for TBS, and single-camera comedy “Second Generation Wayans” for BET.

Prior to his partnership with Marlon Wayans, Alvarez was an independent producer who oversaw a slate of movies for former indie stalwart CineTel Films, including Butter starring Terrence Howard, Supreme Sanction starring Michael Madsen and Ron Perlman, and Below Utopia starring Justin Theroux and Alyssa Milano. He also developed the acclaimed dramatic features One True Thing and Snow Falling on Cedars for Ufland Productions.

Rick is a lawyer who passed on a legal career to pursue his dream of creating entertainment that would impact people in a way that no court case ever could. He’s happy with that decision.

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