Ashley Tisdale cast in 'Scary Movie 5' - does this mean no Anna Faris?

'High School Musical' star bags a lead role in the comedy sequel

By Chris Eggertsen Monday, Jun 4, 2012 6:56 PM

Ashley Tisdale walks the red carpet at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards in March.

Credit: AP Photo/Jason Redmond

Is Ashley Tisdale replacing Anna Faris as the central heroine in Dimension's "Scary Movie" series?

That may well be the case, as it's been announced by the studio that Tisdale has been cast as "one of the leads" in Dimension's "Scary Movie 5," the first film in the slapstick-comedy series since "Scary Movie 4" hit theaters back in 2006.

The question is, does Tisdale possess the chops to live up to Faris' comically-adept performances in the first four installments? She may have done well in the 'tween-comedy realm of "High School Musical," but whether she can hold her own in an adult (albeit lowbrow) comedy remains to be seen.

"Scary Movie 5" is being directed by Malcolm Lee ("Soul Men," "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins"), who co-wrote the script with "Scary Movie 3" and "4" helmer/producer David Zucker.

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Tisdale's last live-action starring role was in last year's Disney Channel Original Movie "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure," a spin-off of the "HSM" films which became the highest-rated cable program the night of its premiere with a total viewership of 4.9 million. As for the "Scary Movie" series, the fourth installment continued the franchise's successful run with nearly $180 million in worldwide box-office.

Do you think Tisdale has what it takes to play the lead in "Scary Movie 5?" Sound off in the comments!

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scott_harrigan

They are seriously making another one of these movies. This was a franchise that went into decline after the Wayans Brothers left. All of these blank movie movies have become steadily worse.

http://www.videodetective.com/movies/disaster-movie/115896#.T81DvtWWeJQ

Granted this probably will not be as bad as Disaster Movie, but the greatest thing this film could possibly achieve is "best of the worst"
June 4, 2012 at 7:26PM EST Reply to Comment
David Lee

Anna Faris brings such a comedic aspect to these movies that I honestly feel if Tisdale is taking her place, this movie will be a major flop. I doubt I'll even see it if Faris isn't joining the cast. After the Wayans Brothers left, Anna Faris and Regina Hall were the only 2 that brought comedy in the other films. If either of them go, these movies will never survive
June 4, 2012 at 8:06PM EST Reply to Comment
- ceggertsen Love Faris...and totally agree.
  June 4, 2012 at 8:25PM EST
J Foster

Is anyone familiar with a casting agency that is trying to fill roles for this film on Craigslist? I want to know if it is legit.
June 24, 2012 at 11:34AM EST Reply to Comment

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