Though Pauly Shore may not be the first person that you think of when imagining a biopic about Russell Simmons, it’s hard to deny the resemblance between the two, particularly as Shore has aged. Furthermore, the performer seems to have a lot of passion for the upcoming film. “Simmons represented mental health, getting people in shape, and being his authentic silly self,” Shore went on. “Whenever he was on TV, you could never take your eyes off of him, and he brought such a joy to his appearances that represented nothing but a good time.”
Despite the fact that Simmons has been a public figure for much of his life, the eccentric fitness personality disappeared from the limelight in 2014. Though many feared that something had happened or that he was struggling, Simmons himself says that he just prefers to remain private. “No one is holding me in my house as a hostage,” he told Today in 2016.
The Wolper Organization, which is behind the upcoming film, also released a statement, respecting Simmons’ privacy despite going ahead with the project. “While we would love to have [Simmons] involved, we respect his desire to privacy and plan to produce a movie that honors him, celebrates him and tells a dramatic story,” the statement read.
