Three keys stars involved with the Scary Movie franchise have signed on to return for the previously announced reboot.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that a new movie was in the works. It will be the first since Scary Movie 5 premiered in 2013. If you were unaware, the series put a comical spin on horror movies.

On Tuesday (October 29), we learned that three stars who played a central role in the earliest movies were going to work on the new project.

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According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, brothers Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Ivory Wayans are all involved with the new project. They are working on the script together and will serve as producers.

Marlon and Shawn starred in and wrote for the first two movies, which Keenen wrote and directed.

“We are thrilled to reunite Scary Movie with the Wayans brothers, the brilliant creators behind the beloved franchise,” Miramax CEO Jonathan Glickman said in a statement shared with the outlet. “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.”

The brothers issued a statement of their own, saying, “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.”

Marlon also reacted on Instagram, writing, “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.”

Scary Movie 6 is expected to enter production in 2025. We don’t know much else about the project yet but will update you as we learn more.

If you missed it, franchise star Anna Faris revealed what it would take for her to reprise her role.