Pauly Shore’s Richard Simmons Short Film Debuts at Sundance

Pauly Shore‘s Richard Simmons brief dropped final night time … and Simmons stans will acknowledge the second it is primarily based on — plus get an thought of what the function movie’s gonna be like.

PS premiered “The Court Jester” at Sundance, and he went full Simmons for the function — he seems to be a ton like him with the hair, tank prime and thigh-high shorts … and on prime of that, Shore picked a viral second from Richard’s life.

The brief — not the full-scale biopic he is making — opens with a manufacturing assistant backstage of a present hosted by a girl who seems to be and appears like Ellen DeGeneres … when Richard known as onto the stage.

Pauly’s Richard comes out with a ton of power, working round in entrance of the viewers, sweat dripping down his brow … a transparent reenactment of Richard’s look on “Ellen” greater than a decade in the past.

Test it out … Richard jumps round so quick cameras can barely sustain, pushes the identical DVD and even pretends to be a exercise machine Ellen can use — artwork imitating life taken to the acute!!!

Pauly’s additionally exhibiting off his appearing chops within the extra low-key moments too — having a heart-to-heart with the PA from the start of the brief whereas chowing down on a sprinkle donut.

Shore’s clearly attempting to be fairly respectful of Richard … backing him with an angelic mild whereas he drops information on the younger “Ellen” crew member — although at this level, Richard’s in all probability not coming round to Pauly’s upcoming biopic

As we reported … Richard — who does not converse publicly a lot anymore — got here out and blasted Pauly’s film … mainly saying he didn’t give his permission or blessing to Shore’s undertaking.

After we talked to Pauly about it … he stated he is holding out hope Richard comes round, however he is going ahead with the undertaking whether or not he will get the health guru’s thumbs up or not.