- Primary Subject: Shannon Elizabeth / Scary Movie 6 Casting
- Key Update: Marlon Wayans explained why Shannon Elizabeth was not invited back for the sixth installment.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: Shannon Elizabeth isn't in Scary Movie 6 because producers felt the cast was overcrowded, though Marlon Wayans teased a potential return in future franchise sequels.
While most of the original cast members of Scary Movie are returning in the upcoming sixth installment, Shannon Elizabeth is notably not appearing, to the surprise of many fans.
Despite being a memorable part of the first film, there have been questions about why Elizabeth is not returning to reprise her fan-favorite role as Buffy in the upcoming installment. While some are hoping she will make a surprise cameo, that seems unlikely now, based on what we've heard about the movie so far.
Why Shannon Elizabeth is Not Returning in Scary Movie 6
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Shannon Elizabeth confirmed that she was not asked to reprise her role as Buffy in Scary Movie 6, despite hope from some fans.
"I was really hoping to be a part of it, but I didn't get the call. But I'll be watching like a fan like everyone else. I think watching everyone together again will be really special," she said.
This prompted star, writer, and producer Marlon Wayans to explain why they decided not to bring back Elizabeth in the upcoming sixth film, despite the return of the other original stars.
"Love Shannon, definitely wasn’t personal. But it was toooooo many people coming back," he said in a statement to The Shade Room.
However, Wayans did not rule out Elizabeth returning in the future, since there are plans for the franchise to continue after the sixth film.
"The franchise ain’t going nowhere, so maybe down the line somewhere," he added.
So far, Elizabeth has not responded to Wayans' explanation for her absence from the upcoming film.
What to Expect in Scary Movie 6
In Scary Movie 6 (which is simply titled Scary Movie), twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs, and no horror movie IP is safe.
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall reunite in the upcoming installment alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every "final chapter" that absolutely isn’t final.
The cast also includes Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Benny Zielke, Cameron Scott Roberts, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Dave Sheridan, Heidi Gardner, Lochlyn Munro, Olivia Rose Keegan, Ruby Snowber, Savannah Lee Nassif, and Sydney Park.
The film is set to arrive in theaters this June 5, as part of the summer season slate.
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