The possibility of the long-discussed sequel to “White Chicks” is back in circulation, with Marlon and Shawn Wayans signaling renewed interest in revisiting the 2004 comedy.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the brothers say any forward movement is tied directly to the performance of the upcoming “Scary Movie 6.”
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The Wayans brothers are not closing the door on “White Chicks 2,” but they are not rushing through it either. Marlon Wayans made their position plain, offering a simple “I’ll put it this way; we’re game,” while stopping short of confirming anything concrete.
That willingness comes with a condition. Shawn Wayans pointed to their next project as the deciding factor, saying a sequel “can happen” if audiences show up for “Scary Movie 6.” The film, scheduled for release on June 5, marks a major return for the family to the franchise they helped define in its early years.
The upcoming installment reunites several familiar faces, including Anna Faris and Regina Hall, and brings the Wayans brothers back as writers, producers, and on-screen regulars. It also represents their first hands-on involvement in the series since “Scary Movie 2” in 2001, following a long absence tied to earlier creative disputes.
Released in 2004, “White Chicks” starred the brothers as FBI agents who go undercover in disguise, becoming one of their most recognizable projects. While it faced a rough critical reception at the time, the picture found a second life in the years after its release and has remained a persistent fan favorite.
For now, the message is straightforward. The interest is there, the idea is alive, but the next move depends on whether moviegoers show up when the Wayans brothers return to theaters this summer.