Marlon Wayans Passes the Torch in Scary Movie 6

The Wayans family legacy is continuing with the next generation. During a recent behind-the-scenes featurette for Scary Movie 6, comedian and actor Marlon Wayans introduced several younger members of the famous family who will appear in the upcoming film, including his son Sean Wayans, nephew Gregg Wayans, and other relatives.

However, Marlon made it clear that family ties alone weren’t enough to secure a role. According to him, every family member had to audition multiple times before being cast.

He joked that Gregg Wayans was close to having to audition a fourth time, adding, “Ain’t nothing free in the Wayans family.”

The upcoming movie marks a major moment for the Wayans family, who have regained creative control of the Scary Movie franchise after being away from it for more than two decades.

Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans are all involved in bringing the comedy series back to the big screen.

Fans have praised the family’s commitment to keeping the franchise in the family while still requiring the younger generation to earn their place. The move is being seen as a passing of the torch from one of Hollywood’s most successful comedy dynasties to the next generation.