Paul Reubens Plans ‘Dark’ Pee-wee Herman Return for 35th Anniversary
I know you are, but what am I?
So I bet you’re wondering, what’s up with Pee-wee Herman?
He’s better known for his lovable and quirky character that kids of the 80’s grew up with-washing Pee-wee’s Playhouse on Saturday mornings!
Paul Reuben is now 67-years-old and has found a little success with a few adult geared films and stand up routines, and now in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Reuben is hitting the road…
📢 TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, there will be a SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE MOVIE in 20 cities, followed by amazing stories about the making of the film by my pal Paul Reubens!!! Go to https://t.co/NyA0jVjsEd NOW!#PWBA35 pic.twitter.com/zqIjedsTRB
— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) December 9, 2019
Reubens is also hard at work on a radio project, likely a podcast, and is reportedly in talks to develop an animated series based on his iconic “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” Puppetland friends, Chairry, Randy, Jambi, Conky 2000, and more.
Reubens also revealed to The Hollywood Reporter his plans for “The Pee-wee Herman Story,” a screenplay he describes as “the dark Pee-wee movie.” The script was first put together in the 90’s- The film finds Pee-wee emerging from prison and dealing with his alcohol troubles.