Paul Reubens is speeding back into the spotlight, Speed Racer style. The Pee-wee Herman actor is taking the lead in the all new TV on The Radio music video, “Happy Idiot.” Reubens stars alongside Doctor Who Amy Pond actress, Karen Gillan. It is an exciting time for both Reubens and Gillian. Reubens will be making a special guest appearance on NBC’s hit series The Blacklist, and Gillian has just debut her new ABC series Selfie. Check out the Funny or Die video below:
“I had this idea for the video that I thought would never happen, of Paul Reubens as a race car driver who slowly loses his mind. I took it to Funny or Die and they said, 'That's great, let's go for that.'"
I got to speak with him over the phone about doing it and, in between being blindingly nervous that I was actually talking to an actor who had shaped a LOT of my world view and trying not to freak him out by saying so, he mentioned that he's been a fan of the band for awhile. He liked the idea, and, somehow, here we are with Paul as a race car driver losing his mind.”
Adebimpe went on to praise Karen Gillan, adding:
“Karen Gillan was absolutely great. We were really psyched to work with her, because she's basically sci-fi royalty, and a great person. Full on geek fest in the desert.”
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