Anna Faris Reflects on Kindness From Co-stars and Her Evolution

WHO:

Deadline - Anna Faris, Neve Campbell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jack Pratt, Michael Barrett

Bored Panda - Faris' husband, cinematographer Michael Barrett, and his daughter, Margot

WHAT:

Deadline - Anna Faris recalled the kindness of Neve Campbell and Jennifer Love Hewitt after her debut in Scary Movie (2000).

Bored Panda - Scary Movie 6 was released more than a decade after the last installment.

Bored Panda - Faris returned to the franchise after more than ten years, having starred in almost every installment except for the fifth film.

Bored Panda - Faris expressed being “shocked and immediately thrilled” to reprise her role as Cindy Campbell.

Bored Panda - The sixth installment of Scary Movie hits theaters on June 5.

Bored Panda - Faris stated, “The gift of Scary Movie for me is I have a fan base like no other.”

Bored Panda - Faris described the process of rejoining the franchise as “healing.”

Bored Panda - Faris did not join Scary Movie 5 because the production company, Dimension Films, never asked her to participate.

WHERE:

Bored Panda - The premiere of Scary Movie 6 took place at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Bored Panda - The premiere occurred on June 3.

Bored Panda - Scary Movie 6 is set to be released in theaters on June 5.

WHY:

Bored Panda - Faris felt a lack of recognition from the film industry despite years of support from fans.

HOW:

Bored Panda - Faris felt more confident working with the Wayans brothers, who returned to the franchise for the first time since Scary Movie 2.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 23:20 UTC)

Anna Faris is back in the spotlight as she reprises her role in Scary Movie 6, which hits theaters today after more than a decade since the last installment. At the film's premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, Faris expressed her excitement, saying she was “shocked and immediately thrilled” to return, describing the experience as “healing” after feeling overlooked by the industry despite her loyal fan base. She also reflected on the kindness of her co-stars Neve Campbell and Jennifer Love Hewitt during her early days in the franchise, emphasizing the confidence she felt working with the Wayans brothers, who are back for the first time since Scary Movie 2.