Johnny Depp To Play Pee-Wee Herman? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-12-2007, 11:04 PM

Johnny Depp is considering an offer to star in two forthcoming Pee-Wee Herman movies, playing the legendary kids' character. Paul Reubens, who played Pee-Wee in TV shows and films until 1990, has completed two scripts he hopes to bring to the big screen in 2009.

Reubens hopes to reprise the role himself, but admits he has also spoken to his Blow co-star Depp about taking on the part.

Reubens tells MTV, "(He said) Let me think about it."

Besides appearing together in Blow, the two actors are also linked through director Tim Burton - one of regular Depp-collaborator Burton's first films was 1985's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.

Dean Winchester · 12-12-2007, 11:10 PM

Paul Reubens is the ONLY Pee-Wee Herman. At first I thought maybe Depp was in talks to star in a biopic about Reubens

ponytail · 12-13-2007, 06:48 AM

Reconsider Johnny!

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-13-2007, 08:17 AM

Johnny would be fantastic... he's great in any role and since playing 'offbeat characters' is his specialty I know he'd be great... but uh, I hope he says NO. I'd rather him focus on a Pirates 4

AB · 12-13-2007, 05:55 PM

Wow!

coffield3 · 12-13-2007, 06:08 PM

I've heard alot of rumours about this, he would be great i cant help but picture willy wonka in this character though!

Tim and johnny work really well together.

coffield3 · 12-13-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

Johnny would be fantastic... he's great in any role and since playing 'offbeat characters' is his specialty I know he'd be great... but uh, I hope he says NO. I'd rather him focus on a Pirates 4

i agree there hun!

Adamantium · 12-13-2007, 06:11 PM

Altough I'd probably watch it out of curiosity, I wouldn't enjoy it without Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman. That, to me, is the same as three new actors playing The Three Stooges. It can't and shouldn't be done. However, this would be a bit better because at least Reubens would be involved by writing the scripts.

I've always been loyal to Pee-wee Herman. My mom used to be a big fan of his, until the incident. Now she dislikes him. Pee-wee's become a joke, but I still like the guy. I proudly own Pee-wee's HBO special, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Big Top Pee-wee, the complete Pee-wee's Playhouse series along with the Christmas special. So, I'm hoping he reprises the role.

coffield3 · 12-13-2007, 06:18 PM

I agree Paul Reuben is the one and only pee-wee, but johnny

*ClassicPinUp* · 12-13-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

but johnny

This may be the one and only time I have the HOTS for pee-wee Herman!

Tubehead · 12-14-2007, 12:02 AM

is it going to be like the Pee-wee Herman tv show? you know theirs two Pee-wee Herman movies. peewee big Adventure and pee wee under the big top.

catlover79 · 12-14-2007, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

This may be the one and only time I have the HOTS for pee-wee Herman!

coffield3 · 12-14-2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

This may be the one and only time I have the HOTS for pee-wee Herman!

Dean Winchester · 12-14-2007, 12:29 AM

nothing against Johnny but I want Paul to play the role instead. Although part of me can understand why not, Pee-Wee's "career" ended in scandal and Reubens had spent over 15 years trying to overcome the Pee-Wee typecasting that it'd make sense that he isn't ready to jump back into character considering how long he's been trying to prove he is much more than Pee-Wee

catlover79 · 12-14-2007, 12:33 AM

It'll sure be interesting to see how this all turns out...

12-12-2007, 11:04 PM	#1
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coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	I've heard alot of rumours about this, he would be great i cant help but picture willy wonka in this character though! Tim and johnny work really well together.
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Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	is it going to be like the tv show is it going to be like the Pee-wee Herman tv show? you know theirs two Pee-wee Herman movies. peewee big Adventure and pee wee under the big top.

12-12-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Paul Reubens is the ONLY Pee-Wee Herman. At first I thought maybe Depp was in talks to star in a biopic about Reubens

12-13-2007, 06:48 AM	#3
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Reconsider Johnny!

12-13-2007, 05:55 PM	#5
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12-13-2007, 06:11 PM	#8
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	Altough I'd probably watch it out of curiosity, I wouldn't enjoy it without Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman. That, to me, is the same as three new actors playing The Three Stooges. It can't and shouldn't be done. However, this would be a bit better because at least Reubens would be involved by writing the scripts. I've always been loyal to Pee-wee Herman. My mom used to be a big fan of his, until the incident. Now she dislikes him. Pee-wee's become a joke, but I still like the guy. I proudly own Pee-wee's HBO special, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Big Top Pee-wee, the complete Pee-wee's Playhouse series along with the Christmas special. So, I'm hoping he reprises the role.

12-13-2007, 06:18 PM	#9
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	I agree Paul Reuben is the one and only pee-wee, but johnny

12-14-2007, 12:29 AM	#14
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	nothing against Johnny but I want Paul to play the role instead. Although part of me can understand why not, Pee-Wee's "career" ended in scandal and Reubens had spent over 15 years trying to overcome the Pee-Wee typecasting that it'd make sense that he isn't ready to jump back into character considering how long he's been trying to prove he is much more than Pee-Wee

12-14-2007, 12:33 AM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	It'll sure be interesting to see how this all turns out...