It has been reported that the iconic film White Chicks, created by Shawn and Marlon Wayans in 2004—despite receiving harsh criticism—was packed with some of the most politically incorrect humor one could imagine. Yet, it managed to captivate audiences in a bizarrely enjoyable way, reminiscent of cult classics like Tommy Wiseau’s The Room or Ed Wood’s Plan 9 From Outerspace, which are both considered unpolished gems in the realm of cinema.
Over the years, Wayans has voiced his interest in creating a sequel, White Chicks 2, but unfortunately, the project has faced numerous obstacles during its development. However, that’s all changed recently.
The comedian has announced that following the release of Scary Movie 6, which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2026, he will move on to film White Chicks 2.
As Marlon continued to receive questions about his past starring roles, he responded by saying:
“[Fans always ask] ‘When are you doing the sequel?’ They love that movie. I think it’s about time we make it happen. Let’s finish Scary Movie 6 first, and then we’ll focus on bringing White Chicks 2 to life.”
In the original White Chicks, the Wayans brothers portrayed two FBI agents who go undercover by donning “white face” and transforming into the stereotypically affluent characters, Tiffany and Brittany Wilson.
The women in the film didn’t appear white in the slightest; instead, they somewhat resembled female versions of Michael Jackson. Viewers were invited to suspend their disbelief and accept this peculiar transformation, especially considering that the characters surrounding Tiffany and Brittany, seemingly unaware of the poor makeup job, genuinely believed they were interacting with real white women.
Terry Crews portrayed a smitten character who became infatuated with one of the “chicks.” In a playful warning, he dramatically stated, “once you go black, you end up in a wheelchair,” serving as the Osgood to Wayans’ Daphne.
The film unfolds much like Some Like It Hot, but it lacks the clever humor that made the classic so memorable. In today’s climate, it’s hard to imagine that a movie of this nature could ever receive approval for production, especially with the ongoing debates surrounding blackface and cultural appropriation; a film focusing on “white face” would likely be the last type any producer would want to back. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of White Chicks is simply its existence—someone actually decided it was a worthwhile endeavor to finance such a project, which makes the prospect of a sequel all the more astonishing.
However, not too long ago, Daniel Scheinert, the co-director of Everything Everywhere All At Once, proposed an even more ambitious concept. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that his ideal project would be a remake of White Chicks, reimagined as an R-rated film aimed at capturing Oscar attention.
It might be a good idea to nudge Scheinert to actually bring this intriguing vision to fruition!
