Marlon Wayans is set to guest star on “Poppa’s House,” joining his brother Damon Wayans and nephew Damon Wayans Jr. on the CBS sitcom.
Damon Wayans stars as legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host Ivy (Essence Atkins) is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son Junior (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband. The main cast also includes Tetona Jackson as Poppa’s wife Nina.
Marlon Wayans is set to portray Poppa’s brother Melvin, who is described as a “bit of a ne’er do well who comes to visit the family with a new business idea.” Poppa is quick to warn everyone not to trust him, while Ivy and Junior want to believe he’s changed.
Poppa’s House airs Mondays on CBS from 8:30 to 9 p.m. ET/PT. The episode featuring Marlon is set to air on the network in February 2025. Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. executive produce for CBS Studios.
Marlon Wayans will next be seen starring in Justin Tipping’s psychological sports thriller “HIM,” produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, releasing in September 2025.
He is also writing and producing Miramax and Paramount’s upcoming “Scary Movie” reboot along with his brothers Keenen Ivory Wayans and Shawn Wayans and Rick Alvarez.
Wayans is currently on his Wild Child Tour throughout the nation. Wayans is repped by 3 Arts Entertainment, UTA, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.
