Scary Movie 6: Melissa Barrera Addresses Possible Interest In Parody Sequel After Scream 7 Firing

Summary Melissa Barrera expressed interest in appearing in Scary Movie 6 due to her love for the franchise.

The previous success of the Scary Movie franchise suggests another movie could have the potential for high box office returns.

Barrera's possible involvement in the sequel depends on various factors, including industry dynamics and her career trajectory following her contoversial firing from Scream 7.

Actor Melissa Barrera has weighed in on the possibility of her appearing in the upcoming horror-comedy sequel Scary Movie 6. Beginning in 2000 with Scary Movie, directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans and starring an ensemble cast, the Scary Movie franchise served as a parody poking fun at the horror and slasher genres. Despite being critically panned, the first movie grossed $278 million against a budget of $19 million, and spawned four commercially successful sequels, with the franchise earning just shy of $900 million in total.

With more than 10 years since the last movie hit theaters, there have been reports that a Scary Movie reboot is in the works with Miramax and Paramount Pictures, and Scream 6 star Barrera has weighed in on the possibility of her appearing in the movie. In an interview with Inverse to discuss her recently released horror movie Abigail, Barrera discussed the Scary Movie franchise, how much fun she felt it was, and mentioned how she would love to appear in the upcoming sequel. Read Barrera's comments below:

I always loved those movies. When I saw it announced, I was like, ‘Oh, that would be fun. That would be so fun to do.’ They have the iconic cast that did it, so we’ll see what goes on with that. I’m just excited to see a new one. I have this thing of never saying never to anything. I’m very open to the opportunities that come.

How Likely Will It Be That Barrera Appears in Scary Movie 6?

Barrera's comments showcase the enduring appeal of parodying classic movies, and there are plenty of new horror movies that Scary Movie 6 could parody in order to speak to a fresh and modern audience. While there have been no details released regarding a Scary Movie reboot, it's likely the movie would have an ensemble cast, much like its predecessors, and might even attract a few big names in the process, too.

Parody movies always seem great conceptually, but they can be difficult to make work in practice. Scary Movie 6 can work if it follows one big horror trend, and that is to focus on parodying the legacy sequel. And this makes Barrera a great choice for joining the movie, as she rose to prominence starring as one of the best characters in Scream 5, itself a soft reboot and legacy sequel.

However, any chance of Barrera appearing in the sequel will depend on a number of factors, not least the controversy surrounding her firing from the Scream franchise, as well as scheduling conflicts, finding the right role, and the filmmakers being amenable to hiring her. With a career (and image) rebuild needed for Barrera, and Abigail being a big step toward this, the future looks promising for the chances of her appearing in Scary Movie 6.

Source: Inverse