It’s a family affair for the Wayans.
CBS announced on Dec. 4 Marlon Wayans will appear on Poppa’s House in a guest role alongside his brother Damon Wayans (who stars as Poppa) and his nephew Damon Wayans Jr. (who plays Junior).
As per the official description, Marlon will play Poppa’s brother Melvin, who is a bit of a never do well and comes to visit the family with a new business idea.
While Junior and Ivy (Essence Atkins) believe he’s changed his ways, Poppa is quick to warn everyone not to trust him.
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The popular freshman series premiered on Oct. 21, then in early November, the network announced it was giving the comedy a full season order.
In the series, Poppa is a happily divorced talk radio host, who at home still finds himself parenting his adult son Junior.
Junior is a brilliant dreamer trying to pursue his passions while being a husband to Nina (Tetona Jackson ) and father to his son.
The series also stars Wendy Raquel Robinson as Poppa’s ex-wife and Geoffrey Owens as Nina’s father.
Marlon’s episode is slated to air in February 2025. Along with that project, the actor and comedian will star in the psychological sports thriller HIM, which is produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. HIM will be released in September 2025.
Marlon Wayans is currently busy with his comedy tour titled Wild Child.
Poppa’s House airs Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
