If time-worn expressions like “time heals all wounds” and “laughter is the best medicine” had a baby, it’d be Marlon Wayans’ new special, “Good Grief.” In the special, which is part love story, part roast, part therapy session, Wayans is effortlessly vulnerable while sharing stories about his upbringing and the unbreakable bond he formed with his parents, Elvira and Howell, as the youngest of their 10 children. “Good Grief,” which premieres Tuesday on Amazon Prime , doesn’t just offer a front row seat into his legendary family; it’s also hilarious, thought-provoking, relatable and has the power to make you laugh and cry at the same time.
Still, Marlon’s attention hasn’t solely been on the special. He recently wrapped production on a psychological horror film, produced by Jordan Peele with Monkeypaw Productions, called “Him.” In the movie, directed by Justin Tipping and slated to come out in September 2025, Wayans plays a renowned quarterback.
He says the experience pushed him to be spectacular. Well, more spectacular. Coming out shining on the other side of losing his parents in the last three years, Wayans refuses to let his light diminish.
Instead, he looks for the comedy, which has always been part of his family DNA. I loved your new special. I died for the Magic Johnson bit, but I didn’t die.
That’s a crazy bit, huh? I didn’t put it all in the set because I didn’t have enough time, but I’m just using Magic as an example of life so.
