Richard Simmons' family speaks out after actor Pauly Shore announces he will move forward with unauthorized biopic about fitness guruThe actor has now claimed that Simmons was always supportive of his efforts before his death, despite social media posts suggesting otherwise. According to a report from Variety , a statement from Simmons’ brother posted on Simmons’ official X/Twitter account contradicts Shore’s claims, saying Simmons did not want the comedian to play him in a movie about his life.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , Schur said he is moving forward with his film about Simmons, despite the workout icon previously stating he is against the idea. Discussing the controversy, Schur said he doubts Simmons wrote the posts himself, saying:
“I know he wanted me to do it. I don’t even know if he was the one tweeting the whole time, to be honest. I don’t know who that person was.”
despite of Encino Man Despite the actor's statements, Simmons has made no public comments in support of his film. His comments drew a strong response from Simmons' brother Lenny, who rejected the idea that Richard did not write the posts and condemned Shore's film.
“Dickie wrote his own posts. He worked on them a week in advance, going over them over and over again to get the right message across. He often read them to me and Kathy beforehand. He didn’t text, email, or call Polly at all; he didn’t even wish her luck, as Polly had mentioned several times.”
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In a Facebook post in January, Simmons specifically criticized Shore's efforts. “You may have heard that they might be making a movie about me with Pauly Shore,” he said. “I never gave my permission for that movie. So don't believe everything you read. I don't have a manager anymore, I don't have a publicist anymore. I'm just trying to live a quiet life and be peaceful.” He later revealed that he was in discussions with a studio about a biopic, though details were never revealed.
Simmons' death on July 13 at the age of 76 appears to have strengthened Shore's resolve to make the film. It is currently in development at Warner Bros., with Wolper's organization producing. Emmy-nominated writer Jordan Allen Dutton (Chicken robot) writes the script.
Short film by director Pauly Shore titled The Court Jester
In January of this year, the Lewis Brothers YouTube channel posted the short film court jesterShore appears as Simmons during his infamous appearance in Ellen's ShowThe short film has nothing to do with the biography Shore is developing, but it shows the actor’s ability to effectively portray Simmons. Despite the ongoing controversy, Shore insists that his film will honor Simmons, not ridicule him. Before Simmons’ death, he said:
“It was never vindictive. We want to honor him, kiss his feet and say he did beautiful things.”
After losing over 100 pounds through healthy eating and exercise, Richard Simmons gained notoriety in the late 1970s, opening a number of gyms in the Los Angeles area and eventually appearing in movies and television during the 1980s exercise craze. Sweating on old songs His workout videos have sold tens of millions of copies on tape and DVD. In recent years, he has retired from public life after battling cancer and other health problems.
