Fans of Marlon Wayans and his hilarious movies like White Chicks and A Haunted House are in for a treat! According to Deadline, Wayans is not only starring in a new horror film, Him, and rebooting Scary Movie, but he’s also producing a new TV show that will deliver frights, “Midnight Horror Story“.
A New Horror-Comedy Show is Coming
Marlon Wayans is getting into the game show world with an American version of the South Korean series. He’s producing the show with his partner, Rick Alvarez, along with the creators of The Masked Singer.
Each episode will be a spooky but silly storytelling competition. Well-known actors will face off to see who can tell the most bone-chilling story. The goal is to get the most candles and be crowned the winner!
Perfectly in His Wheelhouse
Marlon Wayans expressed his excitement about the project, saying, “With the success of Scary Movie and the A Haunted House franchise, Rick and I have always had an affinity for the mash-up of horror and comedy. This project fits perfectly in our wheelhouse.”
With his history of blending screams with laughs, it sounds like “Midnight Horror Story“ will be a perfect new show for fans of his unique style.
In Him…
In the upcoming Jordan Peele movie, Him, we meet Cameron Cade, played by former college wide receiver Tyriq Withers (“Atlanta”). Cam is a rising-star quarterback who has dedicated his entire life and identity to the world of football. On the crucial eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, a pivotal event that could launch his career into the stratosphere, Cam is violently attacked by an unhinged and obsessive fan. This brutal encounter leaves him with a potentially career-ending brain trauma, shattering his dreams and plunging his future into uncertainty.When all hope seems lost, a lifeline emerges from an unexpected source. Cam’s lifelong hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), enters the picture. Isaiah is a legendary figure in the football world whose influence extends far beyond the gridiron. He offers to take Cam under his wing. And invites him to train at his secluded compound, a world away from the public’s prying eyes.
