Pauly Shore, the actor and comedian, is making a heartfelt plea to Richard Simmons, the reclusive fitness guru, in hopes of securing his blessing for an upcoming feature film about Simmons’ life. Shore believes that his short film, “The Court Jester,” holds the key to convincing Simmons to support the biopic project.
Key Takeaway
Pauly Shore is making a heartfelt plea to Richard Simmons, hoping to secure his blessing for an upcoming feature film about Simmons’ life. Shore believes that his short film, “The Court Jester,” holds the key to convincing Simmons to support the biopic project.
Pauly’s Message to Richard
During an encounter at the Hollywood Burbank Airport, Shore expressed his earnest desire for Simmons to watch “The Court Jester” on YouTube with an open heart. He hopes that Simmons will approach the film with an open mind, as he believes it could sway Simmons’ decision in favor of the biopic.
Open to Feedback
Shore is not seeking blind approval from Simmons. He has expressed his willingness to receive constructive criticism and make necessary changes to the project based on Simmons’ honest feedback.
Collaboration and Vision
Interestingly, Shore envisions Simmons as a full-time collaborator for the biopic, even picturing them with matching “Richard” director chairs on the set. He emphasizes that there is ample room for Simmons to contribute to the project if he chooses to be involved.
Continued Optimism
Despite Simmons’ previous disassociation from the project, Shore remains undeterred. He firmly believes that Simmons may have a change of heart. Shore even shared that Simmons had texted him to wish him “good luck” at the premiere of “The Court Jester” at Sundance.
Appeal to the Audience
“The Court Jester” has been gaining traction online, amassing 886k views on YouTube in less than a week. Shore urges everyone, especially Simmons, to watch the film and judge for themselves.
