Marlon Wayans on defying Hollywood's international box office stigma with 'Scary Movie' franchise return
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Rebecca Rubin
Summary
Marlon Wayans returns to the 'Scary Movie' franchise after 25 years, confronting Hollywood's long-held belief that international audiences won't support comedies or films starring Black actors. The article examines how Wayans and Paramount's marketing team worked to overcome this stigma, with the film's overseas box office success challenging conventional wisdom about the global appeal of Black-led comedies.
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VarietyMarlon Wayans on defying Hollywood's international box office stigma with 'Scary Movie' franchise returnvariety.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledWe're trying to erase that old-school stigma
I told the marketing team at Paramount, 'Fucking put me on a plane'
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