Paul Reubens, the genius comedic mind behind the character of Pee-wee Herman, who brought the character to life in the iconic television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse has passed away at the age of 70. In a statement written by the actor prior to his death, and posted to Instagram afterward, he expressed his thanks to fans for making his life and his career as gratifying as … Continue reading ‘Pee-Wee Herman’ Actor Paul Reubens Passes Away!!
In news I didn’t see coming, the Safdie brothers have signed on to produce a two-part documentary about the life of Paul Reubens for HBO, the network announced Thursday. Reubens is, of course, best known for creating the character of Pee-wee Herman, an iconic role that brought him fame and fortune. The film is described as a “kaleidoscopic portrait” that “traces the life of the imaginative artist … Continue reading The Safdie Brothers Producing a Paul Reubens HBO Documentary!!
In the past few years, Pee-wee Herman, the comic creation of actor Paul Reubens, found a bit of a resurgence. The character went on tour and Judd Apatow produced a movie for Netflix, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. And yet it appears that Reubens, who is going on tour this year for the 35th anniversary of the classic Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, has a radically different take that’s … Continue reading ‘Pee-Wee’: Safdie Brothers Considering Directing a Dark Take!!
