After Marlon Brando Dropped Out of ‘Scary Movie 2,’ the Wayans Brothers Wanted a Former President To Replace Him

When the Wayans Brothers ’ comedy Scary Movie hit cinemas 25 years ago, no one could have expected the shockingly crude slasher spoof would spawn as many sequels as it did. Opening the door for any celebrity to make a self-deprecating cameo , the franchise has seen random stars such as Queen Latifah , Charlie Sheen , Dr. Phil , and Shaquille O’Neal , among others, make an appearance. But one legendary star set for 2001’s Scary Movie 2 could have been the biggest cameo of them all: Marlon Brando . In his twilight years, Brando’s film appearances became less frequent, making his initial casting in Scary Movie 2 so bizarre. The Oscar-winning star of The Godfather was to appear in the sequel’s opening teaser before health issues took him out of the pro