‘Superbad’ boss will produce as-yet-untitled project starring and co-written by Pee-wee creator Paul Reubens. By Gil Kaufman Judd Apatow Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic In a perverse match made in movie-dude heaven, “Superbad” boss Judd Apatow is developing an as-yet-untitled Pee-wee Herman movie that will find the bow-tie-wearing ageless man-child going on a road trip built around a “gigantic adventure.” According to Variety , Apatow will produce, but not direct, the movie, which is being written by Pee-wee creator Paul Reubens along with “Inglorious Basterds” scriptwriter Paul Rust. “Let’s face it, the world needs more Pee-wee Herman,” Apatow told the magazine. “I am so excited to be working with Paul Reubens — who is an extraordinary and groundbreaking actor and writer. It’s so great to watch him return with such relevance.” The unlikely pair hooked up after Apatow attended one of Reubens’ recent string of “Pee-wee Herman Show” revival gigs in Los Angeles. After decades on the shelf, Reubens dusted off the show for a rabidly received run in January and February that also led to an upcoming 10-week booking on Broadway starting October 26. Reubens, who has sparingly rolled out the high-water Pee-wee gray suit and bowtie over the past 20 years in the wake of a 1991 arrest for indecent exposure at an adult theater in Florida, has slowly been making his way back into acting over the past decade. He’s made a number of cameos over the years, including spots on “Reno 911!” and a bit in the Raconteurs’ “Steady as She Goes” video, as well as stints on “30 Rock,” “Dirt,” “Chowder” and “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” “There is no one like Judd in our business — he loves comedy with emotion and heart, and he sees what we do as art,” said Reubens, whose big-screen debut in “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” was handled by none other than “Alice in Wonderland” director Tim Burton in his feature directing debut. “I can’t believe I’m getting this opportunity to be working with him.” It will be the first Pee-wee big-screen adventure since 1988’s sequel, “Big Top Pee-wee.” As if the Apatow-Reubens collabo isn’t enough for freaks and geeks to get excited about, Variety also reported that IFC is going to air two of Apatow’s early series, “Freaks and Geeks” and “Undeclared,” with “Freaks” — featuring then-little-known actors James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and Linda Cardellini — slated to start rolling out on Friday (July 2) and “Undeclared” slated for the fall, complete with unaired episodes. For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
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