Marlon Wayans says he's 'out of love' with parody
When you think of Marlon Wayans, you may think of wacky parody films like Scary Movie and 50 Shades of Black — but the youngest member of the comedic Wayans family says he's fallen "out of love" with the genre.
The actor and filmmaker joins Shad to discuss what's next, and how stand-up gave him fresh insight on "animating" comedy.
Wayans says he first took the mic to channel comedy legend Richard Pryor. while vying to play him in a film. He didn't get the part, but he fell in love with the stage.
"I started out wanting to play a great. Now I want to be a great," he says. "In stand up, the audience gives you a reaction right away ... you got one shot."
Wayans is bringing his comedy act to Winnipeg this weekend as part of his North American tour. More dates below.
April 22 at Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI.
April 24 at Pabst Theater, , WI.
May 5 at Carnegie Hall, Pittsburgh.
May 21 at Tampa Theater in Tampa, FL.
June 4 at Vogue Theater in Vancouver.