Pauly Shore has been ‘playing phone tag’ with Richard Simmons for new biopic
nypost.comsaid in a social media post that he’s attempting to get a Richard Simmons film made — with himself in the starring role as the 1980s fitness guru.“I’ve noticed all the reactions to me playing Richard Simmons in a new biopic,” he wrote on Facebook. “So I reached out to him.”Shore further claims he’s spoken on the phone to the reclusive Simmons, 75, who has not been seen in public since 2017.“I heard he’s living deep in Big Bear,” Shore continued. “We’ve been playing phone tag (yes, he still has a phone).
I’m trying to make it happen for you guys. Be optimistic. In the meantime, hit up Hulu, Amazon, Disney, HBO and all the big producers.
I definitely can morph into this guy. I’ll see you at the Academy Awards 2025.”Comparisons between Simmons and Shore are nothing new.
When given the prompt “People always think I’m…” during a 1995 Q&A with the Chicago Tribune, Shore responded, “Richard Simmons.” The workout star has been the subject of public intrigue for years ever since he seemingly disappeared.
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