Anna Faris Says She 'Couldn't Even Get an Audition' for Dramatic Movies After Hitting Fame with "Scary Movie

Anna Faris returns to Scary Movie in a reboot, reflecting on her Hollywood arc as she spoke at the Los Angeles premiere about her difficulty landing dramatic roles after rising to fame with the spoof series. Faris, 49, reprises her Cindy Campbell role with Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, and described the experience as both rewarding and challenging. She recalled feeling sidelined from dramatic opportunities despite two decades of acclaim and a recent career resurgence that includes The Estate and My Spy: The Eternal City. Faris-credited with surviving a home fire in January 2025- expressed gratitude for the chance to rejoin the franchise and thank her co-stars publicly for supporting her through the years.