Director Eric Appel received bizarre final yr along with his “Bizarre Al” Yankovic biopic and now could also be seeking to go on a giant journey, as he has expressed curiosity in helming a biopic of the late Paul Reubens aka Pee-wee Herman.
Talking with ComicBook.com, Appel stated, “You realize, I really feel like a Paul Reubens — an precise Paul Reubens biopic…I really feel like that’s a narrative that folks would actually love.” That’s applicable sufficient contemplating Pee-wee Herman really popped up in Bizarre: The Al Yankovic Story. Much more becoming, Appel stated he would like to recast Jorma Taccone within the function. Taccone briefly appeared within the pool celebration sequence alongside the likes of Andy Warhol, Divine and Gallagher.
Whereas a Paul Reubens biopic stays only a dream for now, actually the actor is deserving of 1, though Apple did say that it wouldn’t be as playful — or darkly comedic — because the “Bizarre Al” biopic parody. From his days within the Groundlings to the creation of Pee-wee Herman (and all the successes that got here with it) to his notorious arrest for indecent publicity, there may be lots to discover within the life and profession of Reubens. Though by unhappy circumstances — Reubens died in July after a personal bout with most cancers — there may be certainly a renewed curiosity within the actor and his greatest character.
In an announcement issued upon his demise, Paul Reubens wrote, “Please settle for my apology for not going public with what I’ve been dealing with the final six years. I’ve all the time felt an enormous quantity of affection and respect from my mates, followers and supporters. I’ve cherished you all a lot and loved making artwork for you.”
As for Bizarre: The Al Yankovic Story, it has earned way more accolades than one may have ever anticipated, incomes nominations and/or wins from the Administrators Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America and Producers Guild of America, with eight Emmy Awards pending.
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