Today Netflix has
announced that the next Pee-Wee Herman's next film will be titled Pee-Wee's Big
Holiday and that production is scheduled to begin in just three weeks, with
Judd Apatow and lead star Paul Reubens producing. Pee-Wee's Big Holiday was co-written by Reubens, Paul Rust (Arrested
Development), and John Lee (Inside Amy Schumer), who will make his feature film
directorial debut.
Press Release:
NETFLIX AND JUDD APATOW
TEAM UP TO BRING THE WORLD PEE-WEE HERMAN’S NEXT BIG ADVENTURE
Pee-wee’s Big
Holiday, A New Feature Film By Paul Reubens and Paul Rust, Available
Exclusively To The Global Membership of Netflix
John Lee Makes His
Feature Film Directorial Debut, Beginning Production in March 2015
Beverly Hills,
Calif., February 24, 2015–Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network,
will premiere exclusively in all of its territories the new feature film,
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, starring Paul Reubens as the beloved fun-loving hero of
TV, stage and film, Pee-wee Herman.
Judd Apatow
(Anchorman, Bridesmaids) and Reubens, who worked together to bring the project
to fruition, will produce the film. Reubens and Paul Rust (Comedy Bang! Bang!,
Arrested Development) wrote the film. John Lee (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer)
makes his feature film directorial debut with production beginning in early
2015.
In Pee-wee’s Big
Holiday, a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman
to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.
“We didn’t hesitate
for a moment knowing that Pee-wee’s Big Holiday was such a passion project for
Paul and Judd and we are delighted by the opportunity to introduce such a
beloved character to a new generation,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted
Sarandos. “We are thrilled to bring our viewers around the world the wonder of
Pee-wee Herman.”
“As a fan of Pee-wee
Herman since he first appeared on The Dating Game, I am thrilled to have the
opportunity to work with the brilliant Paul Reubens on this film. It is a dream
come true,” said Judd Apatow.
“Judd and I dreamt up
this movie four years ago. The world was much different back then— Netflix was
waiting by the mailbox for red envelopes to arrive. I’ve changed all that. The
future is here. Get used to it. Bowtie
is the new black,” said Pee-wee Herman.
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