Pauly Shore’s plans to create a biopic on the life of fitness legend Richard Simmons remain a source of contention between his family and Pauly’s.
Shore announced this year that he had been in discussions to play the leading role in a film about the life of the icon of the fitness video. Simmons, however, quickly clarified that he would not be on board.
“Hi Everybody!” In January, Simmons posted a message on his social media. You may have heard that they are making a film about me with Pauly Shore. I never gave my permission for the film. “Don’t just believe what you read.
He said, “I try to be quiet and peaceful.” “Thank you for your love and support.”
Shore said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight this week that he intends to continue the film despite Simmons’ objections and death.
Shore told an interviewer in his car that he knew he wanted him to do it. I don’t know if he was tweeting all the time. I don’t even know who it was.
On Wednesday, Simmons’s staff reported that Pauly Shore had recently spoken to Entertainment Tonight about his efforts to make an unauthorized movie about Richard. Richard has spoken out about the film in his account.
From Richard’s staff:
Pauly Shore has recently made comments to Entertainment Tonight concerning his attempts to proceed with an unauthorized movie about Richard. You’ve seen here on Richard’s account what he had to say about the biopic. 1/3
— Richard Simmons (@TheWeightSaint) July 31, 2024
Lenny, Richard’s older brother, also added: “We would like to share this statement with you.” “Dicky wrote all of his posts. He spent a week working on them, re-reading them, and reworking them until he got the message right. He would read them to Cathy before I did.”
Lenny continued, “What he HAS NOT DONE is to send Pauly a text, an email, or a phone call with anything, not even to say ‘Good Luck,’ as Pauly stated many times.”
A representative for Simmons confirmed Lenny Lennys’ authenticity.
Shore posted on Instagram in January that he would “take the opportunity to star as Richard Simmons” in a biopic. He said he takes things seriously. I will immerse my body, soul, and spirit in Richard Simmons.”
Lenny added, “What he has NOT done was to text, email, or call Pauly with anything; not even to wish him ‘Good Luck’ as Pauly has stated many times.”
A representative for Simmons confirmed Lenny Lennys’s claim.
Shore posted on Instagram in January that if given the chance to “star in a Richard Simmons biography, I will do it because I take everything very seriously.” I will immerse my body, soul, and spirit in Richard Simmons.
Richard, if anyone is watching, I’m saying nothing but love to you, brother. Let’s see if this is possible if we can merge our forces, and create a beautiful piece that people can see, and spread your message.
The film would follow a short Shore made about Simmons, called “The Court Jester,” which he claimed he filmed before Christmas. It was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Shore stated in September that he had contacted Simmons regarding the biopic. “His representatives told me that Richard loves both my mother and I (he’s known us for decades), but Richard politely declines. He said that Richard wants to be private at this moment, and we should all respect his wishes. Richard, you are missed, and loved, and wished the best of luck by all. We all love you. “You can reach out to me at any time if you decide to change your mind.”
Simmons died of a heart attack on 13 July, just a day after celebrating his 76th Birthday.
Lenny Simmons posted on social media a day after his brother’s death, “I do not want people to feel sad for my brother.” I want people to remember him as a man who brought genuine joy and love into the lives of others. He cared deeply about people. “He called, wrote, and emailed thousands of people to offer assistance throughout his career.”
Shore posted a tribute to Simmons’s death on social media.
He wrote, “I got the news like everyone else about the passing of the beautiful Richard Simmons,” along with a photo of the fitness icon. “I hope that you are at peace in the sky and twinkling brightly. Please give my father Sammy and mother Mitzi a big kiss and hug for me. Richard, you’re a one-of-a-kind person. An amazing life. An amazing story. When they made you, they broke the dolphin shorts. Rest in peace, my friend.
He shared a video of the couple he met in North Carolina at GalaxyCon who said that “The Court Jester’ was Oscar-worthy.”
“We loved that. The man at the convention told Shore, “Please make a film about that.”
Shore concluded his caption with: “We love Richard!” What an incredible story.”
Shore said in January to Variety that he has “always been driven by love” when it comes to telling stories. “It was never vindictive. I’m no Borat. It’s not a case of ‘Let us make fun of someone’. It’s a biopic that’s been made without permission. They’re done every day. I do want him to sprinkle some pixie dust over this and tell Pauly, “Go for it!” We don’t wish to bug him. We don’t want him bugged and want to leave him alone. “We want to pay him homage and kiss his feet, and say he has done beautiful things.”
