Marlon Wayans REVEALS Melissa Joan Hart was supposed to feature in 'Scary Movie'
Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans says not Anna Faris but Melissa Joan Hart was considered to essay the role of Cindy in the horror feature film series "Scary Movie".
Wayans recalled his elder brother and the director of the first "Scary Movie" film, which released in 2000, was impressed by Faris' auditions and pushed for her to get the role in the film franchise.
"Keenan was like, 'I saw this young lady Anna Faris, and it really feels like that's our Cindy," Wayans said in interview with Entertainment Tonight.
After the release of "Scary Movie", the franchise had another installments, which released in 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2013.
The latest film released on Friday an has already earned over USD 51 million at the global box office.
The film series also features Wayans, Regina Hall and Shawn Wayans, among others.
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Wayans recalled his elder brother and the director of the first "Scary Movie" film, which released in 2000, was impressed by Faris' auditions and pushed for her to get the role in the film franchise.
"Keenan was like, 'I saw this young lady Anna Faris, and it really feels like that's our Cindy," Wayans said in interview with Entertainment Tonight.
After the release of "Scary Movie", the franchise had another installments, which released in 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2013.
The latest film released on Friday an has already earned over USD 51 million at the global box office.
The film series also features Wayans, Regina Hall and Shawn Wayans, among others.
Read the latest Entertainment News and Celebrity updates. Download the TOI App.
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