Regardless of Richard Simmons publicly dismissing the proposed movie and later hinting that he was assembly with studios to make a licensed model, Pauly Shore does not appear to carry the previous well being guru’s needs in excessive regard. In a set on the Comedy Retailer (by way of Selection), Shore mentioned, “I am additionally gonna be starring within the Richard Simmons biopic … whether or not he likes it or not, Richard,” whereas calling Simmons’ disapproval “simply one other f***ing bump in my f***ing street.”
Shore additionally responded to Simmons’ assertion on his Instagram web page, in a prolonged and weird submit through which he claimed to have cried after studying Simmons’ feedback. He alluded to assembly Simmons many years in the past at comedy golf equipment, and additional pleaded his case to play him within the unauthorized biopic: “Richard, how do you not approve of this film?” Shore wrote. “I imply, actually, who’s higher to play you in a film than ME? Leonardo DiCaprio’s not gonna play you. Brad Pitt’s not gonna play you. I am excellent. Everybody already thinks I am you. We’re the identical. Stunning, inside and outside. Hellll yea!”
Whereas Shore, who additionally just lately teased {that a} sequel to “Bio-Dome” is within the works, clearly needs to be the individual enjoying Simmons on the large display screen, the previous tv character appears to have little interest in making it occur. If Shore does find yourself as Simmons within the characteristic movie, the comic definitely will not have his blessing to take action.