Netflix Teams with Judd Apatow for Exclusive Pee-wee Herman Movie Release

BEVERLY HILLS: Netflix is planning to premiere the new film Pee-wee’s Big Holiday exclusively in all territories where the service is available.

The project is produced by Judd Apatow (Anchorman, Bridesmaids) and Paul Reubens, who portrays the iconic Pee-wee Herman. 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.

Production is slated to begin in early 2015. Pee-wee’s Big Holiday sees a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger that 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's 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 Apatow.

Reubens commented, “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.”