HBO Documentary Films announced on Thursday that the life of Paul Reubens, also known as the creator of the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, will be transformed into a special two-part documentary.
An HBO press release stated that the documentary “traces the life of the imaginative artist behind one of the most famous and unlikely icons in pop culture: Pee-wee Herman.”
The project will be directed by Matt Wolf (“Spaceship Earth”) and produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff (“The Irishman,” “Joker”), Sebastian Bear-McClard (“Uncut Gems,” Good Time “) and Josh and Benny Safdie ( “Uncut jewelry,” Good Time “).
Reubens, 68, will also participate in the document and said in a statement: “I have been working with HBO since they called themselves the Home Box Office! I am honored and excited to continue my long history there. I love HBO, but I will not marry they. ”
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Although many believe they already know Herman, Wolf said it was “time for the world to meet Paul Reubens”. He added, “I can’t wait to share your story.”
Paul Reubens at the filming location for “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” in New York City.
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Reubens created the character in 1982 and then appeared in two films: “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985) and “Big Top Pee-wee” (1988).
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Then, CBS launched the famous Saturday morning show, called “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse”, which ran from 1986-1990.
Reubens retired the character until 2016, when he appeared in the Netflix movie “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday”.
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Koskoff said of the doc: “I am thrilled to partner with HBO in Paul’s incredible life story. He is a unique talent, whose brilliance has created an indelible pop culture phenomenon. The audience will be inspired and entertained by Paul’s creativity. , resilience and determination as they meet the person behind the iconic character. “
The documentary’s release date has not yet been released.