Pauly Shore Left in Tears After Richard Simmons' Disapproval of Biopic

Pauly Shore Was Up All Night Crying Over Richard Simmons Response to Playing Him in Biopic

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Pauly Shore is hoping to play Richard Simmons in an upcoming biopic, despite Simmons expressing disapproval of the casting and project.

In a message shared on X on Wednesday, April 24, Simmons, who is 75 years old, stated, “I recently learned that a stranger is writing a biopic about me, with Pauly Shore in the lead role. I do not support this film. I am currently in discussions with big movie studios to work on my own biopic. Stay tuned for updates on my project.”

Shore, 56, responded to Richard Simmons' tweet with a long statement on Instagram.

In the statement, Shore expressed how upset she was, admitting to crying all night. She questioned why Simmons did not approve of a movie about him, confidently stating that she would be the perfect choice to play him. Shore humorously pointed out that big-name actors like Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt wouldn't be able to capture Simmons like she could, as everyone already sees her as the perfect fit to portray him.

He suggested, "Richard, before you make a decision, why not let me visit your home? I can bring you some delicious matzo ball soup and a pastrami sandwich from Canters with dark mustard. We can relax, I can even give you a foot rub, and we can listen to Jordan Allen-Dutton pitch our idea."

Pauly Shore Was Up All Night Crying Over Richard Simmons Response to Playing Him in Biopic

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(Deadline recently announced that Allen-Dutton is the writer for the upcoming untitled feature film. The project is also connected to The Wolper Organization, a subsidiary of Warner Bros.)

Shore referred to the creator of Sweatin' to the Oldies as his "old buddy" and mentioned they used to hang out together in the past. He explained why he believes he is the ideal candidate to take over for Simmons.

He also expressed his excitement about the upcoming movie, stating, "Richard, you're going to absolutely love our film. We are dedicated to creating a stunning cinematic masterpiece that will pay tribute to you in a way that will move you to tears of joy and happiness."

Shortly after Shore’s statement was posted, Simmons gave an update on the journey to making his own biopic via Facebook on Friday, April 26.

Pauly Shore Was Up All Night Crying Over Richard Simmons Response to Playing Him in Biopic

Richard Simmons, a well-known figure, shared exciting news on his social media. He expressed his happiness about receiving a fourth offer from studios interested in collaborating on a biopic about his life. He mentioned that he is filled with numerous ideas and is currently working on outlining them. He asked for good luck wishes as he embarks on this new project.

Shore, who previously appeared as Simmons in the short film The Court Jester directed by Jake Lewis, made his debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The Encino Man actor shared with Entertainment Weekly before the premiere, "I am him. I enjoy assisting others, promoting health, and spreading positive energy."

Simmons' representative clarified to Entertainment Tonight that both Richard and I are not supporting The Court Jester project. The representative mentioned that the project is unauthorized. Last year, the representative had a conversation with Pauly and conveyed that Richard is not prepared to share his story.

On the other hand, a representative for Simmons chose not to provide a comment.

Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the ongoing dispute between Pauly Shore and Richard Simmons regarding the production of a biopic about Simmons' life. Shore, despite Simmons' disapproval, is eager to portray him in the biopic and believes he is the ideal choice due to his physical resemblance and comedic style. Simmons, on the other hand, has expressed his intention to collaborate with major movie studios on his own biopic, indicating that he is not supportive of Shore's project.

The article also mentions that Shore previously portrayed Simmons in the short film "The Court Jester," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. However, Simmons' representative has clarified that neither Simmons nor he endorses the short film, emphasizing that it is unauthorized. Despite Shore's enthusiasm and belief in his suitability for the role, the article suggests that Simmons is not keen on Shore's involvement in his biopic, leading to an ongoing disagreement between the two parties.