Affion, what was it like working with all of these Wayans family members in the same movie?
Crockett: I was fortunate because I went to the Wayans school of comedy before I met them. I grew up on “Hollywood Shuffle” and “In Living Color,” all their movies and “The Wayans Brothers” show. By the time I met them, we already thought alike. Plus, I had my own brand that they respected. It was seamless. We knew each other already. Did you contribute to any of the comedy bits? Crockett: [He says jokingly] Of course! Didn’t you see me standing on my head? Shawn and I are impressionists. We’d do a Chris Rock battle. [Shawn Wayans and Crockett then do a funny Chris Rock impression, saying things like “C’mon, man! You don’t wanna see no ‘Dance Flick!’ Lots of brothers tap-dancing on their head all the time!”] Marlon: Literally, that would go on for hours. Affion, you’ve said most dance movies have excellent dancing but terrible acting. How is “Dance Flick” any different? Crockett: This movie is a visual statement of what I said. It’s making fun of those movies that have no substance, an
