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Marlon Wayans Lands New ABC Sitcom

Marlon Wayans is coming back to TV in a new sitcom!
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By Dreux Dougall · Updated October 28, 2020
It’s time to welcome one TV veteran back to the small screen.

Although some of our favorite shows were recently canceled. like “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Playboy Club,” and “Hawthorne,” we’re still looking ahead at the next wave of great comedies and dramas.

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Actor Marlon Wayans is developing a sitcom that he will write, executive produce, and star in for ABC.

According to Deadline.com, “The comedy, which has an odd couple/buddy cop comedy feel to it, centers on two brothers, both cops. Being down on his luck, one of them moves in with his brother and his family.”

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Known for his hilarious role in “The Wayans Brothers,” “Scary Movie,” and “Little Man,” Marlon will be working with his manager Lisa Blum and producing partner Rick Alvarez on the new project.

We can’t wait to watch it!

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