Paul Reubens is thinking about bringing back his Pee-Wee Herman character for a big-screen movie.
At a tribute to him in San Francisco recently, Reubens said (in regular voice - he never appears as the Pee Wee character anymore) that he gave the script, which he's been working on for years, to actor Laurence Fishburne. Fishburne would play the parts that Reubens originally wrote for the late Phil Hartman. Fishburne, who was a regular on the CBS' show Pee Wee's Playhouse. hasn't said yes yet, but Reubens told him "Well, Wesley Snipes has expressed interest." Ha!
Other news from the tribute: Reubens was bitter and angry at not getting a gig on Saturday Night Live, and he has cameos coming up on both 30 Rock and Dirt.
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1-24-2007 @ 5:45PM
TomB said...
I loved Pee-Wee's Playhouse on CBS. I still catch it occasionally on Adult Swim. It stands the test of time.
I'd love to see a movie. He is looking a little old for it though.
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1-24-2007 @ 8:32PM
Chuck said...
I thought he had vowed to never play Pee Wee again? This could be great or horrible (remember Big-Top Pee Wee? Uggh!)
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1-24-2007 @ 7:13PM
Ytoabn said...
We'll see if a new generation of a fans will grow.
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1-24-2007 @ 7:14PM
Ytoabn said...
Oh yes, and that is a horrible picture.
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1-24-2007 @ 7:29PM
Bart Smith said...
I just hope that Tim Burton is directing.
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1-24-2007 @ 7:40PM
Mark said...
Damn! Reubens is looking old! Pretty soon he can take on "creepy old grandfather" roles.
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1-24-2007 @ 11:20PM
InL.A. said...
If playing "Pee Wee" is the only thing that keeps you relevant, then best of luck...
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